Auburn has an application pending for a medical marijuana storefront in the former bank building in the Auburn Mall parking lot. Deputy City Clerk Kelsey Earle said the space is an allowable zone for it and isn’t within a setback from other businesses. The city hasn’t limited the number of medical marijuana shops allowed, but […]
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Val’s Drive-In named one of the ‘best old school drive-ins around the country’
And how fast could YOU eat six hamburgers? Someone did it at Val’s Drive-In in 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
The Buzz: New Lewiston brewery? Marijuana at the Auburn Mall? Maybe and maybe.
* Hurricane’s Cafe & Deli closing in Greene and Bedderest Mattresses & Furniture closing in Auburn
* A full plate of development decisions for the Lewiston City Council
* And how fast could YOU eat six hamburgers? Someone did it at Val’s Drive-In in 2 minutes, 36 seconds.
The Buzz: Moon Stone Pottery expands, new art space opens in Monmouth
• Four Pence Gallery opens in former Curly’s restaurant
• Legends Sports Bar & Grill is closed and moving, but where?
Auburn Planning Board OKs Town Fair Tire expansion but wants to talk more about 2 proposed housing projects
Town Fair Tire beside the Auburn Mall is getting bigger.The Auburn Planning Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved a 2,397-square-foot, single-story expansion, according to City Planner Audrey Knight. According to a project report by the civil engineers Sitelines, the expansion is for sales and service and will eliminate 13 parking spaces. The project’s cost isn’t […]
Inn at the Agora changes up its little chapel, tries to find a home for a massive Harry Cochrane painting
Billie-Jayne Cooke and her husband, Wess decided to remove the pews from the small chapel and replace them with chairs to give the space more flexibility. And they’re trying to decide what’s to become of a roughly 10- by 15-foot historic painting.
The Buzz: New frozen custard stand for a Turner dairy and what do to with a giant, historic painting?
* Canty Cow Creamery opening in Turner
* Town Fair Tire expands in Auburn
* Auburn Planning Board says let’s talk more next month to two proposed housing projects
* Inn at the Agora changes up its little chapel, tries to find a home for a massive Harry Cochrane painting
The Buzz: One Lisbon Street company gets new headquarters, another a Forbes shout-out
* Androvise Realty gets ready to quadruple its office size after a major renovation.
* Forbes writer features Sofia Fima’s new crowdfunding effort.
* How does Lewiston rate for international college students? So glad you asked.
The Buzz: Auburn’s Backwoods Snowboards & Skateboards doubles in size
• New greenhouse venture for former Roak the Florist owner
• New 911 antenna for Lewiston
• Auto shop expanding in Auburn
• How do Maine couples’ wedding registries compare to the rest of the country? (*Spoiler* We’re a gifting bargain)
The Buzz: Asian restaurant closes for repairs in Lewiston after driver plows into bathroom wall
* Lewiston’s Great Falls Delivery Service changes its mission
* The answer to, “What’s up with that broken plane?”