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.
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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Coming Sunday: Homeless in Maine
The Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, and Sun Journal begin examining the causes, impacts and solutions to homelessness in Maine with an occasional series over the winter months.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Elmet Technologies: Poised for new growth
Known for decades as the maker of light bulb filament, Elmet is now key to the defense, aerospace and medical industries.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
CMCC offers real-world training, degrees for high-demand jobs in Maine
‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Cost of eating out is rising while staffing shortages persist
Here’s what you can expect to pay at select area fast-food restaurants for a meal.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Expect tight supply of heating oil, K1 kerosene this winter
From refinery issues to labor woes, industry facing big hurdles.
Posted inBusiness
Women in Small Business: Olive Pit Brewing’s Christine Cain opened the first 100% woman-owned brewery in Maine
Cain started her Lisbon business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which created its own challenges.
Posted inBusiness
Bountiful: Somali Bantu farm in Wales reaping a harvest
80% of the commercial operation crop helps feed hungry Mainers.
Posted inBusiness
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
Thousands of acres of land, but few houses or condos available for sale.