Christopher Wheelock

Sun Journal

A long-time journalist, Christopher got his start with Armed Forces Radio & Television after college. Seventeen years at CNN International brought exposure to major national and international stories from 9/11 and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to natural disasters like the 2004 Asia tsunami and earthquake. Christopher's local news experience includes stops in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. His print and digital experience includes business writing and photography in Michigan. Business has always held a special place in his heart, as a former business owner and senior writer for one of CNNI’s top business anchors. He's proudly married to a Michigander, loves cooking, anything outdoors and two fat strays. He is excited to make Maine his new home.

Latest

Published
August 16, 2023

Residents in Wales, Litchfield and Sabattus reject school district budget again

Turnout and margins of vote almost identical to those for June 13 referendum.
Published
August 15, 2023

Airport auction brings ‘unexpected windfall’ to help defray budget deficits

Online auction nets $140,000, almost double what the airport had hoped for.
Published
July 28, 2023

Our live updates from Biden’s visit to Maine

5:54 p.m. BRUNSWICK — Air Force One has taken off from the Brunswick Executive Airport to take President Biden to Delaware. He is set to land in Dover and then head to Rehoboth Beach. As the plane prepared for takeoff, a group of protesters on motorcycles drove down Orion Street chanting “(expletive) Joe Biden.” — […]
Published
July 27, 2023

Auburn Manufacturing Inc. has endured and persevered

The specialty textile manufacturer battled through COVID-19 and took on the Chinese for targeting her business.
Published
July 25, 2023

Gov. Mills launches Dirigo Business Incentive Program at Lisbon’s Springworks Farm

Newly created program looks to bolster skilled labor force, attract business opportunities through tax credits.
Published
July 5, 2023

Brickyard Hollow’s acquisition of Nu Brewery hopes to tap into higher profit margin

New Gloucester location boosts brewing capacity for homegrown Maine brewpub chain.
Published
June 27, 2023

Town of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties

A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous alleged shoreland violations at his Sebago Lake properties. Buteau says the town has yet to issue him a permit.
Published
June 21, 2023

Owners of Auburn-based Strainrite Companies acquire Belfast Bay Brewing

Lobster Ale’s future as Maine craft brew legacy ensured with purchase of one of state’s original craft breweries.
Published
June 4, 2023

Old-school Lewiston shoemaker walking toward expanding market

“We will always have handsewn, but in a different price segmentation.”
Published
May 21, 2023

Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport facing turbulent times

City leaders say poor management and oversight issues at the airport have led to serious financial woes dating back nearly a decade, worsened by Elite Airways’ insolvency.