This week’s Buzz is ready to dish on three things food and three things construction. First up: Dave’s American Buffet. Dave Paine of Lewiston is opening his new 275-seat restaurant in the Lewiston Mall next month after 40 years in the food industry, the last 10 running food and beverage at the Ramada Inn. “It’s […]
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Minor fire closes Auburn Krispy Kreme for two weeks
This week The Buzz is calming nerves and celebrating new windows. First, Krispy Kreme has closed. But only for two weeks. Cort Mendez, president and CEO of NH Glazed, owner of the Center Street Krispy Kreme in Auburn, said a spark from an electrical box around 1 a.m. Tuesday has temporarily put them out of […]
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The Buzz: Top Gun LA accepting entrepreneurial applicants, and Artios Books to close
This week, the Buzz can barely catch a breath — there’s so much happening, not happening and nearly happening. Nearly opened Applications for the entrepreneurial and business kick-start program Top Gun LA open next week, and for the Class of 2019, there’s a twist. Beckie Conrad, president of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, […]
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The Buzz: Electricity Maine closes Auburn office, Lewiston mulls four sites for new fire substation
The Lewiston Planning Board this week debated four potential locations for a new Fire Department substation to replace the one on Sabattus Street. The city is looking at lots on Sabattus and North Temple streets, including the site of the former Jiffy Lube. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) This week, the Buzz is charged up. Two years […]
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The Buzz: Canal-side dining coming to Fish Bones
This week the Buzz is busting out: A job fair, a mystery, dueling entrepreneurs and Frostys are nearly back. Pull up a seat, because now you can almost do that outdoors too … Fish Bones American Grill to add outdoor seating Fish Bones owner Paul Landry said the time was right — with the city of […]
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The Buzz: Auburn's Center Street to see major Wendy's reno, new eyeglass chain
Wendy’s on Center Street in Auburn will be closing for renovations Monday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Eyemart Express is moving into the former D’Angelos building on Center Street in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Skiing beer kegs? This week The Buzz is all about building, brewing and breaking it to you gently: Local Wendy’s Baconators, chili and […]
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The Buzz: Big moves, big tickets and mermaids
This week, the Buzz is unconventional, recyclable and definitely not speeding. Fair warning: Mermaids ahead. First up, big lease news. eWaste Maine, an electronics recycling company, is consolidating operations and growing, moving from two buildings in Auburn and one in Gardiner to 75 Westminster St. in Lewiston, the former home of L.L.Bean. The lease for the […]
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The Buzz: A new Dunkin’ for Lewiston’s Main Street, new name for the Promenade Mall
Paychex was the first office tenant at Lewiston’s former Promenade Mall. According to a real estate report, the mall is now called Gendron Place. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) This week the Buzz has breaking Dunkin’ Donuts news and we’re saying goodbye to the Promenade Mall (in name only). Franchise owner Norm Boulay recently reopened the Dunkin’ […]
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The Buzz: Hello again, Family Dollar
This week The Buzz is experiencing deja vu. Like, hello again, Family Dollar. After leaving the Promenade Mall in Lewiston to make way for a new Dollar General last summer, Family Dollar is moving across the street. Lewiston Mall owner Jonlee Lewiston LLC received a city permit for a $150,000 renovation to welcome the new […]
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The Buzz: Innovators, job seekers & artisanal boot buyers wanted
This week the Buzz is eclectic and it’s happening here. Calling all innovators — well, calling 15 innovators . . . Museum L-A is dropping its annual Maker Faire and hosting instead the Maine Innovation Expo on May 20 showcasing local talent and creativity. Museum Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers said the faire had been licensed […]