Androscoggin County

Food production

Friday Food Insider: 10 stories Mainebiz readers devoured in 2025

From bittersweet closings to delicious debuts and a dash of Philly "wooder ice," this was a year of change for Maine's dining scene.

Economic development

Lewiston says ‘no’ to proposed AI data and technology center for Bates Mill

A proposal for an artificial intelligence data and technology center in Bates Mill No. 3 was unanimously voted down by Lewiston City Council.

Health care

Spurwink to expand services to Lewiston

The facility will be designed as a welcoming, home-like environment, offering an alternative to emergency room visits or law enforcement involvement.

Mergers and acquisitions

Hearth and woodstove retailer expands with Brunswick showroom and Yarmouth acquisition

After buying the Hearth Doctor in February 2024, Rob Beardsley moved the showroom from Topsham to a larger space in Brunswick and acquired a similar business in Yarmouth.

Business expansion

Brann & Isaacson expanding to lawyer-depleted Piscataquis County

Brann & Isaacson will take over the former Hayes Law Offices in Dover-Foxcroft, which is closing after 136 years in business.

Executive moves

Berman & Simmons shareholder promoted to managing director

Susan Faunce succeeds Craig Bramley, who is stepping down after 29 years with the Lewiston-based law firm.

Arts & Culture

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 1, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.

Downtown revitalization

Private school plans move into Peck Building in downtown Lewiston

The Peck Building, which dates to 1893, was the longtime home to the B. Peck & Co. department store and was later an L.L.Bean call center.

Executive moves

Former federal prosecutor joins Brann & Isaacson in Portland office

David Joyce, a new litigation partner with the firm, brings two decades of federal prosecutorial experience, most recently as assistant U.S. attorney.

Health care