Bird flu cited as the primary cause of tight supply and subsequent rising prices.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Demand remains strong for mobile homes, if you can wait up to a year for delivery
Prices have jumped 50-100% in the past three years.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s marijuana industry booming no thanks to banks
Owners must use cash and other workarounds as a reluctant financial industry worries about federal retribution
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Litchfield residents challenge RSU 4 board plans for school addition
‘I think $31 million right now added to the taxpayer base that we have to pay is just a bad idea,’ said the final resident to speak at a public hearing Wednesday night, a comment that drew a round of applause.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Schools and Education
Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters OK school budget for RSU 4
In total, 57% of voters across the three towns voted in support of the budget.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Tambrands running full speed in face of tampon shortage
While supply chain problems are being blamed for empty shelves, Procter & Gamble says it’s Auburn facility is running 24/7 to try to meet demand.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gov. Janet Mills announces $12.3 million expansion of statewide apprenticeship programs
Young adults are offered the opportunity to learn a skill or trade through paid, on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Androscoggin Bank’s B Corp status makes it unique in Maine
The Lewiston-based bank is among an elite group of businesses, recognized for meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Real estate fraud in Maine rising as scammers take advantage of tight housing market, desperate buyers
Real estate is the third most common sector for fraud attempts behind construction and commercial services, according to the findings of a 2019 report by the Department of Treasury.
Posted inBusiness
Blue Sky looks to expand cannabis operations in Farmington
Owners look to vertical integration in the very competitive cannabis business in Maine.