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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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
Artists imbue found objects with spiritual significance in new exhibit at UMaine Augusta
‘The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality’ include the work of 4 contemporary Maine artists.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2023
Residents split on Hallowell’s proposed pesticide ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit synthetic pesticides on private property and all pesticides within 75 feet of any body of water.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Hallowell police chief resigns to become patrol officer in Gardiner
Scott MacMaster is to begin working in Gardiner later this month.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
Hallowell officials hope to replace damaged police cruiser soon
The Police Department is now down to two vehicles, one of which is marked.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
City clerk set to retire after 24 years with Hallowell
Diane Polky was hired as deputy city clerk in 1999 and became city clerk in 2016.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
$1.5 million raised to help fight invasive plants at Cobbossee Lake
The money is expected to help protect one of central Maine’s largest bodies of water for up to three years.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Winthrop town manager announces resignation, citing ‘deeply disturbing’ bullying and harassment by detractors
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock, who has come under fire for his handling of a controversial local mooring ordinance over the past year, gave a six-month notice Monday to provide the town with time to find a successor.
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