LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces five new corporators were appointed at its 2023 annual meeting. They are Ray DeBlois, Adilah Muhammad, Sharon Reishus, Josh Soley and John Wipfler. As active leaders in their communities and areas of expertise, they bring valuable perspectives to the bank’s economic and community initiatives. “We are excited to welcome such […]
Christopher Wheelock
Staff Writer
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.
FAME to offer second cycle of Thrive Maine loans
Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.
Subaru donates $50K to United Way of Androscoggin County
AUBURN — Evergreen Subaru and Subaru of America donated a collective $50,000 to United Way following the Subaru Share the Love campaign this past year. “We were so excited to be named the local charity for the Share the Love Program,” said Joleen Bedard, executive director of United Way of Androscoggin County. “United Way of […]
Lewiston, Auburn city councils to consider changes to airport board
The councils will meet Monday to discuss a proposal to downsize the airport’s board of directors.
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Fire at Lee Auto Mall building ruled accidental
A section of the building that collapsed was being demolished as part of renovation work.
Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers
Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season
LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]
CMCC welding student drawn to help others get out and ride a bike
Amber Hodgkins’ love of biking and years in a wheelchair motivated her desire to help others.
Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.