Androscoggin County

🔒Bates College plans $45M upgrade to athletic facilities on Lewiston campus

An average of 450 students use the current fitness center daily. “We’ve maxed out that space,” said a college spokeseperson The project could accommodate 2,600 users.

Lisbon Falls malthouse scores hat trick in global competition

Honey, toast, a nutty finish, pure s’mores and granola, fresh bread and aroma of hay are some of the lyrical ways Blue Ox characterizes its medaling malts.

🔒Rancourt Shoe rolls out marketing campaign tied to Lewiston’s history

Rancourt & Co.’s marketing campaign, highlighting Lewiston and Maine’s industrial history, generated more than 200,000 organic impressions on Instagram in February alone.

🔒For Hebert Construction, restoration of Lewiston landmark was ‘a labor of love’

Hebert Construction’s renovation of the circa 1870s Dr. Milton Wedgewood House in Lewiston is being recognized by Maine Preservation as one of its 2026 honorees for excellence in historic preservation.
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🔒Former mill sites in East Millinocket, Lewiston and Lincoln will share $12M for redevelopment

East Millinocket Paper Mill is rehabilitating structures and adding infrastructure. Maine MILL wants to redevelop the Camden Yarns Mill as the museum’s home. Lincoln Technology Park is making infrastructure upgrades for future development.  

Doors open on expanded Trinity Jubilee Center facility in Lewiston

The purpose-built facility will enable Trinity Jubilee to expand capacity by approximately 10%, allowing it to serve more than 5,000 people each year.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances from Feb. 23, 2026

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

Industrial vacancy rate grows in southern Maine — but hovers just above 3%

The vacancy rate for industrial properties in southern Maine has been rising after a decade of shrinking vacancies, and was at a 7-year high at the end of 2025, according to the Portland-based Dunham Group’s annual market survey.
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🔒Androscoggin Bank to close one of its two branches in Lewiston

“Lewiston remains the heart of Androscoggin Bank, and this move reflects our commitment to serving the community more efficiently and sustainably for years to come,” said a spokeswoman.

Kennebec County cider company merges with seltzer brand

Albion-based Freedom's Edge Cider has merged with Dasch Seltzer, uniting two craft beverage companies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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