ITS ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY “We’re proud to be a true, traditional community bank,” said Rick Vail, president and CEO of Mechanics Savings Bank, headquartered in Auburn, with branches in Lewiston, Windham and Brunswick. “We are completely integrated into our communities,” Vail added, “and have been since 1875. All our managers and directors live in the […]

The Meadows is a home-style living center for self-sufficient seniors, a place where residents call it more than comfortable living — they call it home. Whether you walk in as a resident or a visitor, you are welcomed with warm smiles and the aroma of a homemade meal and desserts escaping from the kitchen. Life […]

 THE CATALYST Perhaps one of the most overused and least understood words in American commerce these days is catalyst, defined by the dictionary as a “person or event (or entity) that quickly causes significant change or action.” For more than a century, no organization in Lewiston-Auburn has been a greater agent for positive change and […]

From its modest inception 20 years ago, Roopers Beverage & Redemption has grown from a one-man, one-store operation with beer, wine and a bottle-return center to one of Maine’s premier sources for beverages in the state. With five locations throughout the Twin Cities, Roopers is dedicated to bringing the finest products at the best prices […]

The Meadows Living Center for Seniors is conveniently located on Route 202 in Greene and is one of the best housing options for the elderly in Central Maine. With everything situated on a single level for handicap accessibility, The Meadows is uniquely constructed to offer a personable setting that makes each resident a name and […]

L & S Windows at 884 Lisbon Street in Lewiston is well known for its home window replacement deal. The sign in their showroom boldly states, “Any size vinyl replacement window $189 installed!” “That’s what we are known for,” said Scot Warner, who runs the business with his wife, Laurianne, and son, Scott. “This year, […]

Although Above and Beyond LLC, a full-service contractor with its offices at 524 Lincoln Street in Lewiston, has its roots in commercial roofing, its repertoire of available services has grown to include nearly all aspects of commercial and residential construction and remodeling including garages and additions, windows and doors, kitchens and bathrooms, siding, gutters and […]

Since its founding in 1979, Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. has become the industry’s leading expert in the development and production of high performance textiles for extreme temperatures. According to president and CEO, Kathie Leonard, AMI’s textile solutions have been utilized around the world, selling through distributors and also to manufacturers for hundreds of extreme-temperature needs. Designed […]

It’s all about looking ahead at Electrical Systems of Maine where both commercial and residential customers can count on expert work for efficiency and safety. For more than 25 years, ESM has helped businesses and homeowners with dependable electrical design work and installations both large and small. David Tassinari, founder and president, and his son, […]

The collaborative approach to economic development that has characterized the Lewiston-Auburn community for the past generation has been the envy of every municipality in Maine, many of which have tried to copy the local formula. Long before there was widespread chatter about encouraging business in Maine, the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council was doing something about […]