Zoned out in the 1950s and 1960s, these hyper-local stores offered walkable, convenient food sources to communities.
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.
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Alfond Scholarship Foundation launches awareness campaign
Ten years after every child born in Maine became included in the fund, many are not aware it can help their children.
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Maine Revenue Services rolls out latest online tax system services
New portal replaces most current online services for business taxpayers; complete rollout dates announced.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Public Library to host entrepreneurial Start Summit
One-day event open to anyone older than 18 who wants to collaborate with start-up experts.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Heating fuel prices and supply stabilize as winter weather sets in
Warmer weather across the region allowed suppliers to catch up, stock up.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Digitization project of Franco newspapers in Maine seeks help
Maine State Library wants to find old copies of French newspapers published in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Last 2 Sears stores in Maine are closing, including Farmington’s
The Farmington and Caribou stores are already liquidating merchandise.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine DEP approves expansion of Sugarloaf’s West Mountain
Key approval sets the stage for $104 million project.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Chaga farming in Maine is on the fringe of being a multi-billion dollar industry
Livermore Falls couple develop unique mushroom enterprise with international connection.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.