Patient Education
We ensure our patients are educated about our professional recommendations and are included in the decision making process
High Tech
We offer the latest in innovative digital hearing technology and customized digital lenses
Professionalism
Our staff maintain their credentials by attending symposiums, seminars, and continuing education courses relevant to their fields
Excellent Service
We aim high! We want ALL of our patients to be happy with the level of service Berrie’s provides!
Anna Strange, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology & Owner of Berrie’s Hearing and Optical Center
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 family 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 Brunswick Downtown Association, The Theater Project and various animal rescues and have been MSMT season ticket holders for several years.
Erin Hall
Optician
Erin has been an optician since 2003, and is thrilled to have joined the Berrie’s team in June of 2024. She enjoys helping people refresh their look and utilizing the most up to date lens technology to maximize their eyewear experience! Erin is born and raised in Maine and lives in Durham with her 2 boys and chocolate lab, Murphy. She loves spring and summers in Maine, as well as anything that involves camping, going to the beach, or being at her family’s camp in coastal Maine. When Erin’s not at the office if you can’t find her at camp, you can most likely find her at the field or court somewhere watching her boy’s play sports.
Erica Brown
Front Office Coordinator
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.
Abbey Forcier, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
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!
Richard Bothfeld, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology at Berrie's Gardiner Location
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.
Serena Bazinet
Front Office Coordinator at Berrie's Gardiner Location
We are welcoming Serena back to our new Gardiner location after a one year baby break. Serena was previously Anna’s Audiology Assistant at the Brunswick Office for two years and is now the Front Office Coordinator for Gardiner. Serena moved to Maine in the summer of 2021, but originally lived on a ranch in Florida. After High School she joined the military where she worked as a Public Health Technician in South Carolina and then Georgia for 6 years giving hearing tests. She spends most of her days chasing around her two daughters, 3 and 1 with her husband; usually with a Starbucks drink in hand.
Michael Cartwright, ABO
Optician
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Gordon College
- Masters of Arts in Theology, St. Louis MO
Affiliations
- American Board of Opticianry Certification
Retired from Berrie’s, but helps to cover vacations so you might still see him around!
History of 86 Maine Street
Thanks to information provided by the Brunswick Historical Society, the first documented record of 84 and 86 Maine Street was in 1854. Mr. Alexander Campbell was listed as the owner at that time. Starting in 1901, the building itself changed hands a few times. In 1917, Mr. Philippe P. Leclair purchased the building and used the space as a men’s clothing store. After his passing, his family sold their interest in the property to Clinton S. Berrie in 1962. Mr. Berrie was a silversmith who operated a jewelry store and later added the sales of eyeglasses and hearing aids. Though the building has had different owners over the years, Berrie’s Hearing and Optical Center has had only 3 owners: Mr. Berrie, Mr. Robert Naegely (1970-2014) and Dr. Anna Strange (2014-present).
