The property on Avon Street in Lewiston, along the Androscoggin River, was slated to become a large housing development but is now up for sale after those plans were scrapped.
Christopher Wheelock
Staff Writer
A long-time journalist, Christopher got his start with Armed Forces Radio & Television after college. Seventeen years at CNN International brought exposure to major national and international stories from 9/11 and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to natural disasters like the 2004 Asia tsunami and earthquake. Christopher's local news experience includes stops in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. His print and digital experience includes business writing and photography in Michigan. Business has always held a special place in his heart, as a former business owner and senior writer for one of CNNI’s top business anchors. He's proudly married to a Michigander, loves cooking, anything outdoors and two fat strays. He is excited to make Maine his new home.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Miller Fitness replaces Orange Circuit Fitness in the Auburn Mall
Curtis and Kianna Miller have been focused on fitness for much of their lives and say the new gym will focus on free weights, athletes, and the older generation crowd.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Spring snowstorm prompts Lost Valley to reopen for 3 days
The Buzz: Miller Fitness moves into Auburn Mall replacing Orange Circuit Fitness; Former Pineland Lumber Co. site back up for sale.
Posted inMaine, News
Legislature sends shoreland zoning enforcement bill to Gov. Mills
The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Rusty Bus Brewing calls it quits in downtown Lewiston
Local brewery owners cite lack of traffic, departure of other businesses among the reasons for its decision.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Just-In-Time Recreation getting closer to reopening Lewiston bowling alley
Owners have done extensive renovations to the bowling alley, one of two locations of a mass shooting in October 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Tracy Jean’s Coffee Boutique closes in Lewiston, moves to Bath
Owner Tracey Hanna originally planned to buy the building at 50 Lisbon St. but has changed her mind.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Sam’s Italian Foods bakery experiment blossoms in Lewiston
Sam’s Bakery Store was a closed restaurant and opened in early February. The project appears to be catching on.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus changes hands
Also in The Buzz: Tracy Jean’s Coffee Boutique closes in Lewiston, moves to Bath; Sam’s Italian Foods bakery experiment blossoms on Main Street, Lewiston.