Workers from QA construction paint the exterior Tuesday afternoon of the former Walgreens at 61 Union St. in Auburn. The city has approved permits to renovate the property for a Dollar Tree store.  Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The city of Auburn has approved permits to renovate the former Walgreens pharmacy at 61 Union St., which will soon become a Dollar Tree store. Contractors are working at the site, vacated by Walgreens one year ago.

Dollar Tree lists stores in 32 cities and towns in Maine, with some having more than one location. Auburn has a Dollar Tree at 730 Center St. and Lewiston has one at 1035 Lisbon St.

In March, Dollar Tree announced it will close 600 of its Family Dollar locations this year. Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar in 2015 and operates more than 15,000 stores in 48 states.

This story was originally published as part of “Legendary Luiggi’s Pizzeria in Lewiston bought by former boba owners” The Buzz offers quick hits about trending area business happenings. Have a Buzzable tip? Contact business writer Christopher Wheelock at 689-2817 or cwheelock@sunjournal.com

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