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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Kings and Queens Hairstudio’s second location in Lewiston on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by Lewiston City Administrator Heather Hunter, Lewiston Assistant Director of Economic...

Five Guys has announced the opening of its newest Maine restaurant in Auburn, located at 223 Center Street. It officially opened to the public at 11:00am on Monday, June 6, 2022.Five Guys will be open seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm and will employ...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of An Angel’s Wing second location in the Auburn Mall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was joined by President + CEO of the LA Metro Chamber Shanna Cox, and members of the public.  “We are so...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness in Auburn at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was joined by Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick, Auburn Director of Business...

The Raise-Op, a local housing organization led by its residents, broke ground on two new buildings today. Consisting of 9 units each, these developments will infill vacant lots in the Tree Street Neighborhood at 198 Blake Street and 84 Walnut Street. The development...

The LA Metro Chamber has named four individuals, one business, and one community initiative for this year’s Annual Awards.  These awards honor outstanding dedication to our area, making the LA Region a better place to live, work and play.  This year's Annual Awards...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of Dirigo Safety, LLC in Auburn on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was  joined by Senator Susan Collins Representative Melissa Landry, Auburn Chief of Police Jason D. Moen, Auburn Deputy...

Governor Janet Mills and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced recently that Lewiston and Auburn are among six Maine Working Communities Challenge teams have been selected to receive three-year, $375,000 grants to begin implementing proposals that address local...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Cricket Wireless in Lewiston at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by LA Metro Chamber Board Chair + Schooner Estates Director of Operations John Rice, President + CEO of...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of AK Health and Social Services expanded new location in Lewiston on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by Lewiston Councilor Linda Scott, Lewiston Councilor Scott Harriman, President +...