This week in the Buzz: A new Cumberland Farms for Lewiston, a retail mystery lingers on Center Street, a new venture for a longtime local businesswoman, and farewell, Cathay Hut. Hello, sort of The Lewiston Planning Board has approved a new 4,786-square-foot Cumberland Farms at 691 Main St., where the empty Aubuchon Hardware sits now. […]
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Avant-Garde paint bar to close; Wal-Mart gas will be back
This week in the Buzz: Sad news for Avant-Garde paint bar, good news for Saddleback ski resort, uncertain news for employers (and employees) and have no fear — Wal-Mart’s gas station is coming back. Back in August, attorney Michael Malloy of The Malloy Firm in Auburn gave chamber members a primer on why they ought […]
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The Buzz about Forage’s bagels; Taco Bell takes its time
The all-caps headline in Saveur Magazine this week raises the question: “Is one of America’s Best Bagels in … Lewiston, Maine?” and the story seems to answer with a firm YES. The glowing feature on Forage Market, which starts with the New York writer’s open skepticism when a friend recommended its bagels, has been in the […]
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The Buzz: Aroma Joe’s plans finally brewing on Center Street
Buckle up: There’s more coffee coming. Two years after plans were announced for a new Aroma Joe’s on Center Street in Auburn, site work has started. Site developer Todd Miranda said Thursday he expects construction to wrap by the end of January. The new project’s located on the site of a former gas station next […]
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Krispy Kreme to take down building; Taco Bell to wrap up renovation
The hotly anticipated Krispy Kreme on Center Street in Auburn will likely move one step forward in the next week or so: The doughnuteer has received its demolition permit and applied for a building permit that’s currently under review, according to Deputy Director of Planning and Development Eric Cousens. The $3 million project at 410 […]
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The Buzz: Lewiston-Auburn can expect more BBQ, cake and mystery
There’s so much Buzz we couldn’t wait for the regular column on Friday. Think mouthwatering. Think intriguing. Think entrepreneurial. Think, well, mouthwatering again. To start: After two summers on Center Street, Backwoods BBQ & Grill owner Tom Cerulli is bringing his recipes to the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport. The new Backwoods BBQ & Grill restaurant opened a month […]
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The Buzz: Essays, dunk tanks, expansions — it’s on!
Eric Agren has heard it at least once a day for nearly a month. “How’s that contest going?” To ensure everything’s fair, the Fuel owner, who announced July 14 that he was letting his high-end French restaurant in Lewiston go to the person who pens the most compelling essay, says he has to be fairly […]
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No, the former DeCoster egg farm isn’t going cage-free
So usually the news is what is happening. In this case, it’s what isn’t. Last week, Hillandale Farms, the company with a long-term lease on the former DeCoster egg farm in Turner, one of the largest egg farms in New England, announced that it was transitioning its farms into cage-free facilities. The company said the […]
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The Buzz: An opening, a closing & Patrick sells out
No question, Patrick Dempsey’s a draw. The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce sold its last 70 tickets to next Thursday’s breakfast in about 24 hours, after announcing the actor would be the guest speaker. The chamber announced the event was sold out just after 3 p.m. Thursday. Riverview Market & Cafe closed The Lincoln […]
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The Buzz: Auburn’s retail mysteries, start-ups wanted for TV
Yes, something is happening at the two former Tim Hortons in Auburn. So far, it’s just a mystery what. Morgan Acquisitions bought the two properties last week — 848 Minot Ave. for $525,000 and 458 Center St. for $460,000, according to the real estate transactions in MaineBiz. This week neither Morgan Acquisitions, out of Connecticut, […]