Christopher Wheelock
Sun Journal
Charleston, SC, United States
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Cowbell Grill & Tap closing in Lewiston
Restaurant owner said things changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and downtown Lewiston never recovered. → Read More
Lewiston 7-Eleven gets its gas pumps back
An equipment malfunction in the older pumps ended gas sales in March 2022. → Read More
Digitization project of Franco newspapers in Maine seeks help
Maine State Library wants to find old copies of French newspapers published in Maine. → Read More
Last 2 Sears stores in Maine are closing, including Farmington’s
The Farmington and Caribou stores are already liquidating merchandise. → Read More
Maine DEP approves expansion of Sugarloaf’s West Mountain
Key approval sets the stage for $104 million project. → Read More
Chaga Farming in Maine: on the fringe of a multi-billion dollar industry
Livermore Falls couple develop unique mushroom enterprise with international connection. → Read More
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. → Read More
Olive Garden or local Italian restaurants: Which do you prefer?
The results of our unscientific online poll might surprise you. → Read More
Twitchell Airport property in Turner under contract to be sold
Maine's last privately owned, commercially operated airport will cease operations at the end of the month. → Read More
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%.' → Read More
Expect tight supply of heating oil, K1 kerosene this winter
From refinery issues to labor woes, industry facing big hurdles. → Read More
Target to open Nov. 6 in Auburn
The retailer spent about $9.6 million to renovate the former Kmart store on Center Street. → Read More
Women in Small Business: Kathie Leonard created her own career ladder at Auburn Manufacturing
Entrepreneur co-founded a manufacturing company at a time when women owned only 4% of U.S. businesses. → Read More
Secrecy surrounds Target’s opening date
Also in The Buzz: Cantrell Seafood is teasing a Lewiston-Auburn location; Stevie J's Burgers and Burritos in Livermore Falls has new ownership; Walmart offers more pay for drivers. → Read More
Brenzels Caribbean Cuisine in Lewiston closes
Brenzels Caribbean Cuisine at 37 Park St., Lewiston, has closed. Christopher Wheelock/Sun Journal LEWISTON — The Buzz can confirm that just three months after opening, Brenzels Caribbean Cuisine at 37 Park St. in Lewiston has closed its doors permanently. The owner did not want to discuss the circumstances of the closure. Signs posted on the restaurant’s front door and online stated it was… → Read More
More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
It was another busy time at the Harrison Food Bank last week, in more ways than one. On Tuesday, 359 cars were lined up for food by the time workers opened the doors — up from 345 the week before. That didn’t include the 137 clients the food bank delivered food to. Operations Manager Sandy Swett said they are providing food for 500 people or more every week — a 20% to 25% rise over last year.… → Read More
Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
A private home is under construction Monday in the Merrill Hill slopeside development at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal NEWRY — Every year the area in and around Sunday River Ski Resort attracts more and more people looking to buy or build the home of their dreams. Most are from Massachusetts, according to the designated broker at Sunday River Real Estate, Julia… → Read More
Housing squeeze remains a challenge for Sunday River Ski Resort
Dorm-style housing at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry can accommodate seasonal workers. Christopher Wheelock/Sun Journal NEWRY — Finding a house or apartment, or even a room, to rent in and around Bethel can seem like an exercise in futility. It’s the same old story — very low to no inventory and historically high prices. Add to that about 1,200 seasonal workers at Sunday River Ski Resort.… → Read More
3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
NEWRY — It’s never too early to start getting excited about ski season, but this year there’s a game-changing enhancement coming to Sunday River Ski Resort, a Boyne Resorts property. The Jordan 8 chairlift is described as the next generation in chairlifts by everyone associated with them and there are only two of them in existence in the U.S. — installed at Boyne ski areas in Montana and New… → Read More
Inflation drives up demand at Maine food banks
A new loading dock was built this spring at the Harrison Food Bank. Food bank managers around Maine, including in Harrison, have noticed a dramatic uptick in requests for food assistance in their service areas. Nicole Carter / Advertiser Democrat file The demand for food from Maine food banks is rising right along with inflation, and that has food bank managers worried about the immediate… → Read More