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Christopher Wheelock

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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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  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Lewiston native elected to ACHCA board of directors

    LEWISTON  — Piper Shores Chief Executive Officer Philip D. Jean, a Lewiston native, has been elected to the American College of Health Care Administrators board of directors. The nonprofit professional membership association is dedicated to administrative leadership and excellence in post-acute and aging services care across the spectrum of health care services. Jean has over […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Lewiston native Paul Coulombe receives Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence

    AUGUSTA — Lewiston native Paul Coulombe recently received the Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence. The 2023 honor recognizes Coulombe for his impact on tourism in the Boothbay region, his commitment to his employees’ well-being, and his generous philanthropy. In presenting the award at this year’s Governor’s Conference, Gov. Janet Mills said, “Paul Coulombe is a […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Orthopedic surgeon joins Franklin Memorial Hospital

    FARMINGTON — Dr. Ian Dickey has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon, providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery at the hospital. Dickey was most recently employed as an orthopedic surgeon at Anschutz Medical Center in Colorado and the Department of Veterans Affairs at Eastern Colorado Health […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Steve Morin honored for 50 years of service at Blanchette Moving & Storage Co.

    LEWISTON — Blanchette Moving & Storage Co. congratulates Steve Morin for 50 years of excellent service. Morin started working for the family business in April 1973 after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he received many honors, including the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. The company said loyal and dedicated team […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Wheelers Insurance awarded $5,000 donation for Team Hailey Hugs

    PARIS — Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Wheelers Insurance a 2023 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Team Hailey Hugs. The nonprofit organization champions fundraising, awareness and awards grants to families living with the financial strain of childhood cancer. The award includes an initial donation of $5,000 for Team Hailey Hugs. “Helping […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Lewiston recreation coordinator is young professional of the year

    LEWISTON — The Lewiston Recreation Department is celebrating its recreation coordinator, Alyssa Clark, the 2023 recipient of the Maine Recreation and Park Association’s Dr. Bill Eckart Young Professional of the Year Award. The annual award is given to a Maine rising parks and recreation professional who has displayed an outstanding community performance level through innovative […]

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Sam’s Italian Foods closes Lewiston and Rumford locations

    The Sam’s location at 583 Prospect Ave. in Rumford has also closed.

  • Published
    March 31, 2023

    Aroma Joe’s breaks ground in Turner

    Franchise owners plan to open the Auburn Road location late this summer.

  • Published
    March 30, 2023

    New Starbucks coming to Lewiston

    Also in The Buzz: Aroma Joe’s breaks ground in Turner; Sam’s Italian Foods shutters Lewiston restaurant.

  • Published
    March 27, 2023

    Central Maine Family Medicine Residency earns key accreditation

    LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency program recently received reaccreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Taking care of more than 20,000 patients a year, the residency team is required to submit extensive data on patient encounters, procedures, research and more. In order to pass the accreditation criteria, they have […]

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