BETHEL — John Walker lives in a trailer with a roommate in West Bethel. With fuel prices expected to rise from last winter’s average, he has decided to switch from heating with oil to a pellet stove. “One ton of pellets equals 120 gallons of oil,” said Walker. “I paid $312. including delivery for pellets […]
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Cowbell Grill & Tap opening in former Fuel in downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON — The city is getting more Cowbell. One of the owners of the popular Cowbell Burger Bar in Biddeford is opening Cowbell Grill & Tap in the former Fuel restaurant. It will feature 25 burgers, 25 mostly Maine craft brew taps and, Alex Markakis said, a few menu items he hopes reminds people of the Fuel […]
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The Buzz: Hannaford to add a cafe and Fuel is entirely booked through closing
This week, the Buzz has bad news on top of bad news if you haven’t made a reservation at Fuel yet: The Lisbon Street French restaurant is entirely booked up through Sept. 8, owner Eric Agren said Thursday. Agren announced Tuesday that he was closing the popular spot after 11 years to spend more time […]
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Lewiston’s Fuel restaurant to close Sept. 8
LEWISTON — After leading a wave of Lisbon Street rebirth and investment, Fuel is coming to an end. The popular French restaurant is closing Sept. 8. Owner Eric Agren, who opened Fuel 11 years ago, said Tuesday afternoon that it’s bittersweet, but it’s time. The restaurant over the years had attracted diners including Patrick Dempsey, Kelly Ripa and […]
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Trump administration set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements
In this Feb. 21, 2017 file photo, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks to employees of the EPA in Washington. The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements that would have forced automakers to significantly increase the efficiency of new cars and trucks. The requirements were a key part of […]
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Downtown Lewiston condo a highlight in Lisbon Street growth
Lisbon Street condo’s top price leads continuing demand for high-end housing. LEWISTON — For sale: 5,500 square feet of living space that’s been featured in Down East Magazine, with an outdoor hot tub overlooking Auburn and one bathroom that is said to have once been a Lewiston mayor’s office, with office hours still on the […]
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Fuel owner cancels essay contest; ‘I’m in no rush’
LEWISTON — Eric Agren is keeping Fuel. And he’s OK with that. Agren called off his essay contest and refunded all of the entrants’ money on Monday, saying that he hadn’t received enough essays to go ahead with it. In July, Agren announced that he was giving away his popular French restaurant Fuel and a neighboring […]
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Grab a pen: Fuel’s up for grabs in an essay contest
LEWISTON — Eric Agren is letting Fuel go in an essay contest. The winning entry will get Agren’s hot French restaurant, everything inside it, $20,000 in operating funds and a condo next door. For a $150 entry fee and a killer 300-word essay, more than $1 million in assets could be yours — as long […]
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The Buzz: Hot drinks, hot designs, hot jobs
It’s no joke: You could find your new job today. The 13th annual Community Job Fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday at Central Maine Community College. Among those looking to hire: Globe Footwear, the Lewiston Police Department, Bates College and Pine State Pest Solutions. Jennifer Ziebart, marketing director at the Lewiston Auburn […]
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The Buzz: Coastal T-Shirts moves, Pettengill Academy grows
For 13 years, Paul Raymond has worked out of two neighboring buildings, on two floors, but no more. Coastal T-Shirts is on the move. The business is moving Sept. 21 from 194 Turner St. in Auburn into the 7,000-square-foot former Met-Craft machine shop at 205 Washington St. South. “I can have the whole operation in one building […]