Education

• Doctorate in Audiology — Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Arts — University of Maine

Affiliations

• Certificate of Clinical Competence — American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Fellow — American Academy of Audiology
• Licensed Audiologist — State of Maine

Dr. Anna Strange is a native Mainer; she grew up in Aroostook County. After earning her Doctorate in Audiology at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, she returned to Maine where a few years later the opportunity to purchase Berrie’s Hearing and Optical presented itself and she could just not refuse. So, in May of 2014 she took over as the 3rd owner of the business, which has been here since 1936! Anna and her husband, who met at UMaine, reside in Brunswick with their dog. They enjoy outdoor activities and exploring Maine around their camp in Greenville and adventures to Central America when time away allows. They are avid supporters of The Theater Project, Oasis Clinic and various animal rescues. Dr. Strange is a proud Maine State Music Theater (MSMT) Board of Trustees member.

Education

• Associates Degree in Business Management, McIntosh College, Dover, NH

Erica is our Front Office Coordinator and has been with us since June of 2023. She has an Associates Degree in Business Management and comes to us with several years experience in the optical and hearing fields! She has lived in the area for over 20 years with her husband, son and their 2 dogs and 2 cats. When not at the office, Erica loves spending time with family and friends. Loves to read and spend time in the sun on her days off.

Education

• Doctorate in Audiology — University of Rhode Island
• Masters in Audiology – University of Rhode Island
• Bachelor of Science — University of Rhode Island

Affiliations

• Certificate of Clinical Competence — American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Fellow — American Academy of Audiology
• Licensed Audiologist — State of Maine

Abbey has been an Audiologist in Maine for the past 15 years and is thrilled to have joined the Berrie’s team! She moved to Maine from Rhode Island in 2008 and fell in love with the landscape and people. When not practicing audiology, she is a literacy coach for dyslexic individuals as she just loves connecting people to the things they care most about through better hearing AND literacy. Abbey lives in southern Maine with her husband, two children and goldendoodle. Her family lives for Maine winters and the skiing that comes along with the season!

Education

• Doctorate in Audiology – Salus University
• Master of Education – James Madison University
• Bachelor of Arts – Kenyon College

Affiliations

• Certificate of Clinical Competence – American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Fellow – American Academy of Audiology
• Licensed Audiologist – State of Maine

Rich grew up in Northern Vermont on a dairy farm; his father tended the farm and his mother was a classically trained soprano performing with various choral and symphonic groups, teaching, and giving recitals. Before becoming an audiologist, Rich taught high school German in Virginia. Rich moved back to New England in 1999 to pursue his new career in Audiology.

After moving to Maine in 2009, he fell in love with the Pine Tree State taking advantage of its natural wonders as well as its many cultural offerings and opportunities. In his free time, Rich enjoys travel, hiking, biking, and kayaking. In the past, he has performed with several choral groups in Virginia, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Rich and his husband live in Hallowell as dutiful servants to the household cat.

Education

• Doctorate in Audiology – Central Michigan University
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Equine Studies, University of Maine

Affiliations

• Licensed Audiologist – State of Maine

Dr. Kirsha Finemore is a native Mainer, growing up in Oakland. She began her own hearing loss journey when she was diagnosed with hearing loss and fit with hearing aids at 4 years old. After earning her Doctorate in Audiology at Central Michigan University she returned to Maine to serve the population she loves the most: Maine folk. She moved to Bowdoin in the fall of 2025 with her significant other, step daughter, and labrador. She joined our team in January of 2026. When she isn’t practicing as an audiologist, Kirsha spends time with her horse and donkey, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with her family.

Cher Is our Front Office Coordinator at the Gardiner location and has been with us since October of 2025. She comes to us with over nine years of office experience working in the medical field with two of those years in Audiology. Cher was born and raised in the Augusta area. Never straying very far, Cher raised her family in Winthrop and now lives there with her dog, Sophie. When not at work, Cher loves spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She enjoys cooking, walking her dog, attending Zumba classes, and listening to live music.