Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
Litchfield postpones tax commitment after typo delays approval of school budget
Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2022
In response to thefts, Hallowell to fly Pride flags on City Hall, Water Street for one month
The issue prompted debate regarding whether nongovernmental flags should be raised outside municipal buildings.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
EqualityMaine donates 100 Pride flags to Hallowell in effort to rally support for LGBTQ community after recent thefts
The donation comes in response to the arrest of an Augusta man for allegedly stealing Pride flags and having anti-LGBTQ stickers in his vehicle.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Manchester seeking new town manager following former official’s ‘surprise’ departure after a decade
Pat Gilbert served as Manchester’s town manager for more than a decade, and has now taken a job with the Greater Augusta Utility District.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Augusta man charged with stealing Pride flags in Hallowell
Caleb Braginton-Hoyt, 28, arrested after allegedly stealing flags from two residences and the NAMI Maine building at 52 Water St.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Readfield not seeing influx of boaters in wake of controversial Winthrop mooring ordinances
The town first discussed the issue in July when some residents showed concern that Winthrop’s recent ordinance could result in an increase of moorings in Readfield, which is considering its own rules.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2022
Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership
Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Financial hardship drives Harlow Gallery to close after nearly 60 years in downtown Hallowell
The Kennebec Valley Art Association, which runs the Harlow, will continue as a traveling arts organization.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Litchfield officials approve $86K bid for fire department paving
The project includes paving the grassy area in front of the fire station and repaving the existing asphalt, which officials say will make it easier to pull out vehicles, park and plow.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2022
Maine Apple Camp comes to West Gardiner for the first time
The biennial event wrapped up its third iteration on Sunday, and lasted for three days.
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