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Christopher Wheelock

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Christopher Wheelock

    Elmet Technologies of Lewiston awarded $36M defense contract (opens the original)

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    The Defense Logistics Agency, which manages the nation’s global supply chain, has awarded a $36 million contract to Elmet Technologies of Lewiston to provide molybdenum and tungsten alloys, and precision wire for the National Defense Stockpile. The materials, known as refractory metals, are key components for the defense and aerospace industries and are used in jet engine components and high performance defense systems. Tungsten is the strongest metal in the world with the highest tensile streng

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Christopher Wheelock

    Springworks Farm in Lisbon to be sold at auction (opens the original)

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    Springworks Farm, the once-thriving aquaponics farm in Lisbon that supplied lettuce to grocers across New England, will be sold at auction next month. Springworks was the exclusive supplier of organic and other lettuce to supermarket chain Hannaford from 2021 until earlier this year. The farm was also a significant local taxpayer, having paid more than $77,000 in real estate taxes in fiscal year 2026. According to Tranzon — a nationwide real estate auction company — the Lisbon farm is 168 acres,

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Christopher Wheelock

    Sonder & Dram cocktail bar reopens in downtown Lewiston (opens the original)

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    LEWISTON — More than a year after Sonder & Dram closed, it has reopened with little fanfare. Call it a soft opening. Craig Tribuno, owner of DaVinci’s Eatery, purchased Sonder & Dram at 12 Ash St., and the former bon Vivant restaurant that sits above at 133 Lisbon St., in May. Sonder & Dram reopened its doors Friday, merely unlocking the door, placing a small chalk sandwich board out front, and an open flag. Tribuno said that by the second day word had spread and customers walked in. The bar, wh

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Christopher Wheelock

    Nutty Netties Cafe closes store, restaurant on Court Street in Auburn (opens the original)

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    A little over one year after opening a combination restaurant and gift store at 34 Court St. in downtown Auburn, the owners of Nutty Netties Cafe closed after service on Sunday. The Buccheri family opened the original Nutty Netties in the Auburn Mall in 2022. In July 2025, they opened a second location at 34 Court St. In February of this year, they moved their Auburn Mall operation to 730 Center St. in the Auburn Plaza. According to the announcement, despite the closing of 34 Court St., the 730

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Christopher Wheelock

    Department of Defense buys equity stake in Portland company as part of $450M commitment to secure tungsten supply (opens the original)

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    Elmet Group of Portland announced Monday that the Department of Defense has made a $450 million committed investment to expand its manufacturing capabilities and secure long-term access to critical materials tungsten and molybdenum. In return for the investment, the U.S. government will get a 19.9% equity stake in Elmet Group and the right to appoint one independent director to the company’s board, as well as one non-voting board observer. The deal includes $165 million of investment in Elmet fa

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