Aubuchon Hardware opens at Morrill's Corner

Aubuchon Hardware relocated their Portland store to 832 Stevens Ave. Their new 10,000 SF store is a refreshing change for their employees and customers. The store is bright and open with plenty of parking and easy access.

According to the listing broker, Mark Malone, "Aubuchon is one of the few companies in 2009 to take advantage of deeply discounted lease rates by locking into a very long term lease on Stevens Avenue at the Morrill's Corner intersection. In doing so they have also demonstrated a solid commitment and continued confidence in the Portland community by more than doubling its size in the newly renovated 10,000 SF 'super-hardware store'."

Aubuchon Hardware is the oldest family owned and managed chain of hardware stores in America operating over 125 neighborhood hardware stores. This new location allows Aubuchon Hardware to continue to strive to create a quick in and out shopping experience with knowledge and personalized customer service. To learn more about the company or order online visit their website at www.hardwarestore.com.

Androscoggin Bank opens first Portland location
Androscoggin Bank opened the doors to their new Bank and Investment Center at 130 Middle Street on Monday night. The new branch is Androscoggin's first in Portland and looks more like a high tech computer store than a traditional bank branch with an open layout and free-standing customer service "pods". In changing the design, they changed the way customers and staff interact by removing the barriers, cubicles, and desks. Standing at these "pods", bank representatives will be able to help you with most of your banking needs from cashing checks to opening accounts in a more informal setting.  

Androscoggin Bank invested more than $500,000 in the 5,295 SF space that was formerly occupied by American Housing. They were able to take advantage of the abundance of office space currently available and found just the right location for their first Portland branch. "We are very enthusiastic about the Bank and Investment Center in Portland. Our "dress rehearsal" was a great success. We have received a warm welcome in the market, and we are looking forward to many strong relationships in the future." Christine Conrad, SVP Marketing at Androscoggin Bank.


This new Portland location, at the corner of Pearl Street and Middle Street, is just one of over a dozen branches in southern and central Maine. For more information about Androscoggin Bank log onto their website at www.androscogginbank.com or visit the new location at 130 Middle Street.
Flue Gas Solutions Expands into Commons Ave Facility 

Flue Gas Solutions, Inc. (FGS) is relocating to a new larger facility at 19 Commons Avenue in Windham. FGS takes pride in servicing customers in the most timely, efficient and cost effective way possible. Moving from a 6,000 SF building into this new 16,000 SF facility is just one more effort to assure their customers continued quick turn-around response and delivery.

According to John Doyon, the listing broker, "This transaction was made possible using a Lease with Option to to Buy providing the tenant/buyer with enough time to transition from their current building into the new Commons Avenue facility."

For more information about Flue Gas Solutions, Inc. visit their website at www.fluegassolutions.com.

Freeport Restaurant Opening a Success

 
Siano's Pizzeria opened their second location on September 26th to a packed house. The new 5,800 SF location at 140 Main Street in Freeport took several months to renovate for restaurant use and is a great addition to the local restaurant scene.

Siano's offers a casual relaxed atmosphere and family style dining with full menu. With multiple flat screen TV's the bar area is great for watching your favorite sporting events. The original location on the corner of Stevens Ave in Portland serves their specialties; brick oven pizza and pasta dishes, as does the new location. In addition, the new location in Freeport also has a wood fired grill. Visit their website at www.sianospizzeria.net for more information.
Bucks Naked BBQ to open a second location in 2010

Smoke This, LLC purchased the former Maine Bean Bakehouse and Deli building at 4-8 Turning Leaf Drive in Windham. Operating as Bucks Naked BBQ, their original location at 568 US Route 1 in Freeport has been open since 2007 and continues grow even with these economic conditions. The new restaurant is scheduled to open in the spring of 2010 and will have the same menu as the Freeport location. You can check out their menu at www.bucksnaked-bbq.com.
The Maine Bean Bakehouse and Deli will continue to operate at 4-8 turning Leaf Drive until January 2010 when the restaurant will close the location. They have been there since it was built in 2004. Maine Bean has already opened up another store at 111 Commercial Street in Portland where hopefully they will have continued success. For more information about Maine Bean you can check their website at www.mainebean.com.
Chest Medicine Associates moves to state of the art medical facility.
Chest Medicine Associates will be moving to 100 Foden Road in South Portland in the first quarter of 2010. The new location with 13,000 SF will be completely renovated giving doctors and patients a new state of the art medical office facility.


"Chest Medicine Associates is a group of professionals devoted to the specialties of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. We treat a range of conditions, from asthma to emphysema to sleep apnea."

Patients will enjoy accessible on site parking in a nice campus environment with easy access to the Maine Turnpike and I-295. For more information about Chest Medicine Associates visit their website at www.cmamaine.com.