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An essential guide to our community.

Community, Economy, Government, Education, Sports and Recreation.

It’s been said that success attracts success, and the Twin Cities of Lewiston and Auburn have a lot going for their share of Maine’s progress. Just 40 minutes from Por t la nd, Lew iston-Auburn is one of Maine’s thriving economic c enter s . T he s e c ond l a r ge st community in the state, L-A has become a hub for world-class companies including a Wal-Mart Food Distribution Center, Procter

& Gamble’s Tambrands facility, GE, Kellogg’s Snacks, Lepage Bakeries (manufactures Country Kitchen bread), precision manufacturers Formed Fiber, Geiger, White Rock Distilleries and L.L. Bean, financial institutions FISC, Androscoggin Bank and TD Bank.

No longer a m i l l-dom i nate d community, the reformation of the Twin Cities continues. The

mills lining the mighty A nd roscog g i n R iver have now become moder n b u s i n e s s , c o m m e r c i a l , a n d industrial powerhouses, fueling t he Tw in Cit ies economy into tomorrow.

Today, Lew iston-Auburn’s key industries include health care, high-precision manufacturing, t ra nspor tat ion a nd log ist ics, telecommunications and financial services. Retail, food and beverage product ion, pr int ing, a nd t he

service industries including recent edition Carbonite, continue to expand as the Twin Cities becomes a destination of choice.

C omp a n ie s s uc h a s P r o c t er & Ga mble have f u l ly ut i l i zed Lewiston-Auburn’s efficient work-force, which has been recognized nationally by Industry Week and Inc. Magazine. In fact, Lewiston-Auburn is perfect ly positioned ge og r a ph ic a l l y to t a p l a b or pools in nearby areas including Oxford and Franklin counties and surrounding communities where unemployment is tradit ionally higher.

One h ig h-prof i le project t hat illuminates how L-A is playing to its new strengths, and attracting internat iona l attent ion in t he process, is Lufthansa Technik’s historic Lockheed Constellation restoration project.

With a global reach, Lufthansa had the opportunity to locate anywhere on the face of the planet. With the entire globe as their footprint, Lufthansa ultimately chose the A u bu r n-L e w i s t on Mu n ic ip a l Airport as their base of operation for the restoration efforts.

Once the project is completed, the famed aircraft will take back to the air, restored and fully operational, built just as it would have come off the assembly line in the 1950s.

Lewiston-Auburn can joke about a lot of things, especially our four seasons – w inter, st i l l w inter, not winter, and almost winter. But when it comes to business and making L-A a destination of choice, we take our logistics and infrastructure seriously.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

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CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

The charm and quality of life in the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn is partly due to their picturesque location along the Androscoggin River with a skyline of historic mills surrounded by small-town, neighborly communities.

A not her pa r t of t he cha rm is the year-long list of events and activities that take place in the area. The Auburn Community Concer t Ba nd per for m s f ree concerts at a public venue a l l summer long. At the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray you can attend a Native American Pow Wow for two full days of dancing, drumming, and learning about the animals at the park.

The Yarmouth Clam Festival is an annual event in July that features clams and other Maine foods, crafts, a carnival, entertainment, and lots of fun things to do and see. The Kora Shriners present a circus in Lewiston in April that offers great entertainment for the kids, adults, too.

The Washburn Norlands Living History Center hosts the annual Ra l ly for Norla nds ! Civ i l Wa r Reenactment Weekend in June complete with Confederate and Union infantry actors playing their parts in a mock scrimmage.

The Blistered Fingers Fa mily Bluegrass Music Festival is held in Litchfield twice each year and boasts performances by musicians on banjo and fiddle that you won’t want to miss. The Moxie Festival in Lisbon Falls is held in July and is all about the soda by the same name, plus entertainment, crafts, fireworks, and food.

T h e M o n m o u t h Fa i r i s a n agricultural fair held in August that celebrates rural life. The Great Falls Balloon Festival is held in August each year on the banks of the Androscoggin River and parks in the Twin Cities downtown areas and offers food booths, craft and trade booths, entertainment, live music, a carnival, demonstrations, contests, and hot air balloon rides. The Franco-American Heritage

Center in Lewiston is the former St. Mary’s Church which is now the venue for a diverse array of top entertainment.

ARTS & MUSEUMS

The beauty of the area may be an inspiration to the local artists and photographers whose work you will see in some of the local venues. Come and see their work and other artists’ work at local museums.

T he A ndroscog g in Historica l Society in Auburn has a vast amount of historical information on t his a rea. Museum L/A in

Lewiston is a treasure of historical art i facts f rom loca l mil ls and factories and offers guided tours and educational programs.

T h e A t r iu m G a l l e r y a t t h e University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, the Bates College Museum of Art, and Gallery 5, all in Lewiston, present fine exhibits and guided tours. The Maine Art Glass Studio in Lisbon Falls is a feast for the eyes where you will find gorgeous glass work on display and for sale.

The Shaker Museum and Library in New Gloucester is run by a small group of Quakers who offer many workshops and tours of their quaint

Shaker village. The Poland Spring Preservation Society is worth the trip and is considered one of the many gems of the area.

THEATERS & MUSIC

• Community Little Theatre, Auburn, 783-0958

• L/A Arts, Lewiston, 782-7228

• Maine Music Society, Lewiston, 782-1403

• Maine State Music Theater, Brunswick, 725-8769

• Schaffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston, 786-6161

• The Public Theatre, Lewiston, 782-3200

• The Theater At Monmouth, Monmouth, 933-9999

FOOD, DINING, NIGHTLIFE

Twice a year, usually in March and November, many restaurants and eateries participate in the Maine Restaurant Week in which customers are offered specially-priced menu items. The Flavors of Freeport is held in March at various locations throughout the village. Maine Maple Sunday is held every March at various sugarhouses t h r o u g h o u t M a i n e w h e r e visitors are offered tastings and demonstrations, some offer sleigh or wagon rides, live music and other activities.

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COMMUNITY INFO

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME TOWN


EDUCATIONCONTACT YOUR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Auburn School Department: The FY 2012 Auburn School Department budget is now officially approved at $34.7 million. This represents the third consecutive year of no tax increases for schools. It also reflects a decrease of $181,000 in property taxes raised for Auburn’s schools, which educate 3,600 local students. Visit the school department’s website for this year’s school calendar and more information about schools in your area, www.auburnschl.edu or call 333-6600.

Lewiston Public Schools: Lewiston Public Schools serve over 4,900 students with more than 600 certified and support staff in nine community schools. Administrators and teachers recognize the importance of students’ aspirations and are committed to the belief that all children can succeed. Collectively, we strive for high standards in learning as we develop and nurture students who will help lead our community in the next century. Visit its website at www.lewistonschools.org for this year’s school calendar or call 795-4100 more information.

M.S.A.D. #52, also known as RSU 52, covers the towns of Greene, Leeds, and Turner. The results of Results of the referendum held July 19 states that, “MSAD#52 voters defeated both articles in Tuesday’s special referendum vote. The first article requested approval for bonds not to exceed $600,000 to build a biomass boiler and related improvements for Turner Elementary School and Tripp Middle School, which would not have been undertaken unless the school district received a Department of Agriculture Grant for approximately $500,000. The second article requested approval to issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $315,000 in order to finance the acquisition and renovation of property to house expanded adult education programming.” Visit their site at www.msad52.org or call 225-3795.

Regional School Unit No. 4, covers Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales. Visit its website at http://rsu4.org or call the school department office at 375-4273.

Regional School Unit No. 5, which covers the towns of Durham, Freeport, and Pownal, has information about the schools in its system at http://rsu5.org/ or call 865-0928.

Regional School Unit No. 16 covers Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland. Visit www.rsu16.org or call 998-2727.

Regional School Unit No. 36 covers the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls. The superintendent’s office is located at 9 Cedar Street, Livermore Falls; phone 897-6722 or visit the site at http://rsu36.org. Limited information about Jay schools, RSU 73, can be found on the RSU 36 site.

UTILITY CONNECTIONS

Utility services are provided by both private companies and governmenta l agencies. Subscribe in person or by phone.

PHONE SERVICE

Fa irPoint Communicat ions a nd Ox ford Net works prov ide telephone ser v ice to customers in most of the Our Town area.

Time Warner Cable provides digital telephone service. Visit each company’s site to learn whether or not a deposit is required.

• AT&T, att. com, 279 Center St, Auburn, 753-9301

• Cellular of Maine, 352 Center St., Auburn, 784-3330

• US Cellular, 730 Center St., Auburn, 777-0000

• Verizon Wireless 786-6714

• FairPoint Communications 866-984-4001

• Oxford Networks, www.oxfordnetworks.com, 800-520-9911, 491 Lisbon St., Lewiston

• Time Warner Cable of New England 800-833-2253

GARBAGE REMOVAL

Some municipalities provide garbage disposal in the Our Town area while some areas depend on private garbage collection services.

THESE DEPARTMENTS CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES:

• Auburn, Highway Division, 296 Gracelawn Rd., 783-1733

• Buckfield, Town Garage, 336-2526

• Durham, Town Hall, 630 Hallowell Rd., 353-2561

• Greene, Town Offices, 220 Main St., 946-5146

• Lewiston, Public Works, 103 Adams Ave., 513-3003

• Lisbon, Public Works, Capitol Ave., 353-3016

• Livermore, Town Office, 10 Crash Rd., 897-3207

• Mechanic Falls, Sanitary District, 56 Lewiston St., 345-3077

• Minot, Highway Department, 329 Woodman Hill Rd., 346-9096

• New Gloucester, Garage, 1036 Lewiston Rd., 926-4574

• Poland, Public Works, 1231 Maine St., 998-2570

• Sabattus, Public Works, Pleasant Hill Rd., 375-8702

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Buckfield 336-2771

Freeport 865-0831

Gardiner 582-5500

Gray 657-3500

Hallowell 623-9151

Lewiston 782-8275

Lisbon 353-3020

Livermore Falls 897-3445

Mechanic Falls 345-5351

Sabattus 375-4953

So. Freeport 865-0831

Winthrop 337-2712

Yarmouth 846-6402

ELECTRICITY AND GAS

Central Maine Power 800-686-4044

Unitil Gas 866-933-3821

EMERGENCY RELATED PHONE NUMBERS

When you call 911 from a cellular telephone it may not go to your local police/fire/medical dispatch center, so it is critical that you know where you are, including the town where the emergency is occurring so the emergency communications center can process and respond to your call quickly and effectively. Important things to remember when reporting any incident to 911:

1. Remain calm and speak clearly,

2. Answer questions patiently and as completely as possible,

3. Understand that there is a reason for every question asked,

4. Never hang up on 911.

When you call 911 you will hear “911” or “911, what’s your emergency?” or “911, what is the location of your emergency?” Ideally, you should tell the person answering

t he telephone what a nd where the emergency is, for example, “My house is on fire at (STREET & TOWN)” or “There’s someone breaking into my home at (STREET ADDRESS & TOWN)” or “There’s a car accident at (STREET & TOWN).” The best and quickest way to get a response to your emergency is to patiently answer all questions asked. It can be difficult to be patient during an emergency, but remaining as calm as possible and answering questions clearly will enable help to get there much faster. W hen seconds count, calmness helps.

Even t hough your locat ion and telephone may display on the Enhanced 911, or E-911, system, you will be asked to verify these two crucial pieces of information. The incident may be occurring at some place other than your location and the system is not foolproof. Ensuring the correct address is obtained will ensure emergency units get to the scene of the emergency as quickly as possible.

If you called 911 by mistake, don’t hang up. Speak with the person answering the call and answer their questions. All 911 hang-up calls are called back, and if there is no answer further action may be taken.

For the D/deaf, late-deafened or hard-of-hearing, use your TTY device or the “Maine Relay Service.”

DIAL 911 FOR ALL FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCIES

OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS

• Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour Hotline 800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335

• Child Abuse 24-hour Hotline 800-452-1999 (Voice) or 800-963-9490 (TTY)

• Maine Statewide Crisis 888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY)

• Poison Control Center 800-222-1222 (Voice) or 877-299-4447 (TTY)

This is not an all-inclusive list of emergency numbers and these phone numbers are subject to change. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides a list of emergency services and phone numbers that can be found at maine.gov.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, VISITOR SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce 783-2249

Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments 783-9186

Auburn Economic Development 333-6600

Freeport Merchants Marketing Association 865-1212

Gray-New Gloucester Business Association 657-2033

Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber 897-6755

Kennebec Valley Chamber 623-4559

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments 453-4258

Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council 784-0161

Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce 377-8020


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For nightly entertainment, try Club Texas, 150 Center Street, Auburn, 784-7785; The Cage, 97 Ash Street, Lewiston, 783-0668; Schemengees Bar & Grille, 551 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, 777-1155; and Gritty’s, Lewiston-Auburn’s brew pub that offers the very best in real ale, real food and real Maine hospitality, Main St., Auburn, 376-BREW, www.grittys.com.

A short drive from Lewiston-Auburn, you can sit on a deck overlooking the Androscoggin River at Sea Dog Brew Pub. They offer Sunday brunch, big screen, trivia night, Open Mic, live entertainment, and karaoke. 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham. 725-0162, www.seadogbrewing.com.

Gippers is an award-winning sports restaurant that offers casual dining and serves appetizers, lunch, and dinner. A function room is available. There are wide-screen TVs throughout the restaurant. Gippers is known for its variety of sports-themed burgers. 120 Center Street Plaza, Auburn, 786-0715, www.gippers.com. Mac’s Grill has a southwestern theme, and is known for its Black Angus beef, homemade barbecue sauces and dry rubs. 1052 Minot Avenue, Auburn, 783-6885, www.macsgrill.com.

Good eats for the family can be found at Dubois Cafe which makes sandwiches, spaghetti & meatballs, breakfasts, and offers daily specials. 906 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, 795-6688. The New China Super Buffet has a unique hibachi grill and sushi. The restaurant is known for its gigantic all-you-can-eat buffet which includes over 238 items ranging from appetizers to soups to entrees to desserts. Banquet facilities for up to 400. Take-out available, 40 East Avenue, Lewiston, 753-6868. The renovated Village Inn Restaurant & Capt’n Don’s Loft, 165 High Street, Auburn, is famous for its seafood and chowder, 782-7796.

Pizza parlors are plentiful and you’ll want to visit as many as you can to find the pizza that your family likes best. Just a few of the pizza eateries in the Lewiston-Auburn area include Papa John’s Pizza, 850 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 786-7272; Pat’s Pizza of Auburn, 85 Center Street, Auburn,

784-8221. George’s Pizza, 563 Center St., Auburn, has been voted the #1 pizza of Lewiston-Auburn. It is open 7 days a week. 782-7141, www.georgespizza.com.

Sam’s Italian Foods offers casual family dining. Take-out is available. Sam’s is known for its Italian sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. Multiple locations in Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Lisbon Falls, Rumford, Brunswick, and Freeport; 268 Main Street, Lewiston, 782-9145, www.samsitalian.com. Another long-established pizza parlor is Georgio’s Pizza & Donut Shop which sells breakfast foods, coffee, sandwiches, fries, salads. Georgio’s offers delivery service in Auburn city limits. It is famous for its UFO sandwich. 740 Minot Avenue, Auburn, 783-2981, www.mygeorgios.com

When you’re looking for fabulous dining experiences for your family or guests, try Fish Bones American Grill, which is open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Steak, fish, sandwiches, wraps. Uses locally grown potatoes. Known for its seafood grill concept that blends American cuisine with international f lair. 70 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, 333-3663, www.fishbonesag.com; Fuel, at 49

Lisbon Street, Lewiston, is divine, 333-3835; and try Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston, 783-0336.

Rolandeau’s offers complete lunch, dinner and low carb meals; specials served daily. Child-size meals available. Patio open seasonally. Known for roast beef au jus. 775 Washington St., Auburn, 784-2110, w w w.rolandeausrestaurant.com. The Sedgley Place has space for private wine tastings, weddings, rehearsal dinners, family functions, business meetings. Known for serving MOFGA certified organic vegetables, picked fresh daily. By reservation only. Off Rt. 202, Greene, 946-5990 or 800-924-7778, www.sedgleyplace.com.


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Life inANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY

While historic textile mills and shoe factories dot its landscape, Androscoggin County is experiencing an increase in economic

development activity and new jobs.

An d r o s c o g g i n C o u n t y , incorporated in 1854, is situated in t he sout hwester n pa r t of

Maine and is bordered by Franklin, Kennebec, Sagadahoc, Cumberland, and Oxford counties. Municipalities i n A nd roscog g i n Cou nt y i nclude Aubu r n, Du rha m, Greene, L eeds, L e w i s t o n , L i s b o n , L i v e r m o r e , Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland, Sabattus, Turner and Wales. Androscoggin County hosts two of Maine’s largest cities, Lewiston and Auburn, also known as the “Twin Cities.”

The communities of Androscoggin County boast festivals and other crowd-gathering events. The population of Androscoggin was 103,793 in 2000 and grew by 3.8 percent to 107,702 in 2010. Its county seat is Auburn. The county is one-half hour from both Portland, Maine’s largest cit y, and Aug usta, Maine’s capital. The Maine Turnpike cuts through Androscoggin County, offering easy access to its major cities via exits 75, 80, and 86. Auburn is host to the Auburn-Lewiston Airport and the Maine Intermodal Transportation rail lines.

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce:

www.auburncounty.com

2 Turner StreetAuburn, Maine 04210Tel: 207-784-8390Fax: 207-782-5367

• Auburn • Durham • Greene • Leeds • Lewiston • Lisbon • Livermore • Livermore Falls • Mechanic Falls • Minot • Poland • Sabattus • Turner • Wales

2010 Taxable Retail Sales: $1,004,473

2009 Taxable Retail Sales: $1,001,430

Source: Maine Revenue Services

Male . ..........................52,716Female . .................... 54,986Under 18 . ................ 24,30818 & over . ................ 83,39420 - 24 . .........................6,96625 - 34 . .......................12,96035 - 49 . ....................... 23,14750 - 64 . .......................22,08165 & over . ................. 15,184 Source: U.S. Census (2010)

2011 Civilian Labor Force: 58,697

2011 Unemployment Rate: 7.5%

Source: Center for Workforce

Research and Information

Population. ............ 107,702County seat. ......... AuburnSquare miles. ................ 459Source: U.S. Census (2010)

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Auburn www.auburnmaine.orgAuburn’s population of 23,055 in 2010 decreased by 0.6 percent from 2000 when its population was 23,203. The city sits on the banks of the Androscoggin River across from the city of Lewiston.

Durham www.durhamme.comA picturesque litt le town with working farms and several parks with nature trails and access to t he A ndroscogg in River. 2010 Population: 3,848.

Greene www.townofgreene.netT h is sma l l, cent ra l ly located community has much to offer its residents such as a recreational park and several ponds for outdoor activities, and businesses such as rail service from Guilford Railroad and a plan for future growth. 2010 Population: 4,350.

LeedsFrom Monument Hill, hikers can see spectacular views of Maine and NH mountains. Trails start on North Rd. 2010 Population: 2,326.

Lewiston www.ci.lewiston.me.usLewiston’s population of 36,592 in 2010 increased by 2.5 percent from 2000 when its population was 35,690. The city sits on the banks of the Androscoggin River across from the city of Auburn.

LisbonHistor y and progress co-ex ist in this community. Its histor y includes mills and railroads; today, its businesses prov ide diverse opportunities for employment. 2010 Population: 9,009.

Livermore10 Crash Rd., Livermore, ME 042532010 Population: 2,095.

Livermore Fallswww.livermorefallsmaine.orgLivermore and Livermore Falls are two communities geographically divided by the Androscoggin River. The communities were once supported by the lumber and logging industries.Today’s two top industries are manufacturing and health care. 2010 Population: 3,187.

Mechanic Falls http://mechanicfalls.govoff ice.com/ Situated on the banks of the Litt le Androscoggin, the tow n has gone from a mill town to an area successfully revitalizing its economy. 2010 Population: 3,031.

Minotwww.minotme.orgThis picturesque and rural town sits on the banks of the Litt le Androscoggin. 2010 Population: 2,607.

Poland www.polandtownoffice.orgPola nd is su r rou nded by si x lakes and ponds that make it a natural, beautiful resort area. 2010 Population: 5,376.

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Photo, opposite page, top: Balloons take to the sky over Lewiston and Auburn during the 15th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival. Photo, opposite page, bottom: The Minot Center Congregational Church was built in 1846 after the two story original was found too big and difficult to heat. It was torn down and many of the beams used to build this new one. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal photos.

Sabattuswww.sabattus.orgMartin’s Point Beach on Sabattus Pond i s a f av or ite sp ot for swimming, boating, and fishing. 2010 Population: 4,876.

Turner www.turnermaine.comTurner is a r ura l communit y with forests, farmland, and apple

orchards. It boasts four seasons of outdoor activities, including water activities on 13 ponds. 2010 Population: 5,734.

Wales302 Center Rd., Wales, ME 04280The landscape of Wales is dotted with many farms. 2010 Population: 1,616.



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Healthy Androscoggin, w w w.healthyandroscoggin.org was created in 1995 as Tobacco Free L-A, a grassroots group of community members and organizations working to reduce tobacco use in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area. They have grown to include nearly 300 coalition members and over 2300 subscribers and have broadened their focus to include exercising, eating well and youth substance use.

March of Dimes, www.marchofdimes.com. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The Maine Chapter awards community grants

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ProtectME-Child Health Center, 782-5437, your resource for Preschool: Providing Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Services for children Birth to Five years old. Big Brothers / Big Sisters: Community and Site-based Mentoring programs for children 6-18. The Parent Place: Parenting education for teens and adolescent parents. www.childhealthcenter.org

Tri-County Mental Health Services, Androscoggin County, 1155 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 783-9141, 800-787-1155, is an organization committed to providing the people of Maine with excellence in mental health, substance abuse, habilitation and life skills services, respecting consumer rights, personal dignity and maintaining agency financial stability. www.tchms.org

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• Advocates for Children, 57 Birch St., Suite 204, Lewiston ME 04240, Mailing address: P.O. Box 3316, Auburn, ME 04212, Phone: 783-3990, Fax: 783-9402, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.advocatesforchildren.net/

• American Red Cross of Southern Maine, United Valley Office, 1180 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, Phone: 795-4004, Fax: 795-4037, Web Address: http://www.maineredcross.org/index.htm

• Common Ties Mental Health Coalition, 140 Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240, Phone: 795-6710, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://w w w.commonties.org/

• Community Concepts Inc., 79 Main Street, Auburn, Maine 04210, Phone: 795-4065, 17-19 Market Square, P.O. Box 278, South Paris, ME 04281, Phone: 743-7716, Toll free: 1-800-866-5588, Fax: 743-6513, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.community-concepts.org/

• Good Shepherd Food-Bank , Main Warehouse & Administrative Offices, Mailing Address: PO Box 1807, Auburn, Maine 04211-1807, Phone: (207) 782-3554, FAX: (207) 782-9893, Web Address: http://www.gsfb.org/

• Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Lewiston Office, 15 Strawberry Avenue, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, Maine 04243-0819, Phone: (207) 777-7740, Fax: (207) 777-7748, Toll-free: (800) 482-7412; Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, Maine 04210, Phone: 333-6300, Fax: (207) 333-6309, Toll-free: (866) 482-7131

• Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240, Phone: 783-2311, Fax: 782-5521, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.gahumane.org/

• Healthy Androscoggin, 130 East Ave (Lower Entrance to the YWCA) in Lewiston; Mailing Address: 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240, Phone: 795-5990, Fax: 795-5992, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.healthyandroscoggin.org/

• Hope Haven Gospel Mission, 209 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, General Inquiries: 783-6086, Donor Inquiries: 713-8217, Fax: 783-3904, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.hopehavengospelmission.org/

• KIDS Consortium, 223 Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210, Phone: 784-0956, Fax: 784-6733, Email: kap@k idsconsort ium.org, Web Address: http://w w w.kidsconsortium.org/

• Lifesprings, Inc., PO Box 121, West Poland, ME 04291, Phone: 998-4227, Email: [email protected]

• Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin, 15 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210, Phone: 333-4785, Email [email protected], Web Address: http://www.literacyvolunteersandro.org/

• The Maine Building Materials Exchange, 102 Lisbon St., Lisbon, ME, Phone 1-636-7670, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.mainebme.org/

• Pathways Inc., P.O. Box 1267, 368 Minot Avenue, Auburn, Maine 04210-1297, Phone: 795-4085, Fax: 753-0505, Email: [email protected], Web Address: http://www.pathwaysmaine.com/

• Rockin’ T Equine Rescue, 60 Edgecomb Road, Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252, Phone: 353-6581, Web Address: http://www.rockintequinerescue.com/

• Safe Voices, PO Box 713, Auburn, ME 04212-0713, 24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-559-2927, Phone: Lewiston: (207) 795-6744, Norway: (207) 743-5806, Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.safevoices.org

• SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, P.O. Box 659, Lewiston, ME 04243-0659, Phone: 1-800-427-1241; 795-4010; TTY: 795-7232; Fax: 795-4009, Email: [email protected], Web Address: www.seniorsplus.org

• Sexua l A ssault Crisis Center, Aubu r n, Ma i ne, P h o n e : 1- 8 0 0 - 8 7 1-74 41 o r 1- 8 8 8 - 4 5 8 - 5 5 9 9 , Administrative Office: 784-5272, Web Address: http://sexualassaultcrisiscenter.org/

• Somali Bantu Youth Association of Maine, P.O.Box 7149, Lewiston, ME 04243, Phone: 344-5136, Web Address: http://www.sbyam.org/

• Support Solutions, 124 Canal St., Suite B, Lewiston, ME 04240, Phone: 795-0672 Ext. 2131, Fax: 777-1109, Web Address: http://supportsolution.org/

• United Way of Androscoggin County, P.O. Box 888, Lewiston, ME 04243, Phone: 795-4000, Fax: 795-6100, Web Address: http://www.unitedwayandro.org/



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Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St. Lewiston. FMI: 783-2009, www.thecolisee.com. Offers public skating for a l l ages, including special skate nights for teens.

A n d r o s c o g g i n H e a d S t a r t , en rol l ment of f ice : 269 Bates St r e e t , L e w i s t on , 7 9 5 - 4 0 4 0 ; e n r o l l m e n t @ a n d r o k i d s . c o m . Visit their site to learn more about their services and programs for children and their families at www.androscogginheadstart.org

Auburn Municipal Beach, Lake Auburn Outlet, Route 4, Auburn. Auburn Parks & Recreation, FMI: 333-6600, www.auburnmaine.org. Open from Memorial Day weekend t h roug h L abor Day weekend. Bathhouses for changing and clean restrooms available.

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Beaver Park, Pinewoods Road, Lisbon. FMI: 353-9075. A 337-acre wooded property with three ponds, managed as a family day-use park. Activities include hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, picnicking and swimming. Seven-acre field w it h t wo reg u lat ion sof tba l l diamonds and a one-mile fitness trail. www.lisbonme.org

Ingersoll Arena, Auburn Parks & Recreation Department, Auburn. F M I : 3 3 3 - 6 6 0 0 x 2114, w w w.auburnmaine.org. Public skating, shinny hockey and figure skating.

Lew iston Public Libra r y, 200 L i s b on St . , L e w i s t on . . F M I : Children’s Desk, 513-3133; http://lplonline.org/kids Programs aimed

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L ew iston P ubl ic Skate Pa rk , L e w i s t o n D e p a r t m e n t o f R e c r e a t i o n , K e n n e d y P a r k Lewiston. FMI: 513-3005, w w w.ci . lew iston.me.u s/recreat ion/i ndex .ht m. Feat u res a 12,000 square foot concrete, in-ground skatepark with bowls, ramps, stairs and half-pipes; open 8 a.m.-9 p.m., weather permitting.

Lost Valley Ski Area, 200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn, 784-1561. Although for much of its early history, Lost Valley was known primarily as a destination for skiers of all ages featuring night skiing and snow-making long before those became popular at the larger resorts, Lost Valley can now be considered a fou r-season dest inat ion, w it h n u m e r o u s c o m m u n i t y a n d sporting activities on its calendar. www.lostvalleyski.com

Petteng i l l Pa rk /Un ion St reet Gully, Auburn Parks & Recreation D e p a r t m e nt , A u b u r n . F M I : 333-6600, w w w.aubu r n ma ine.org. A 40-acre urban park, with a gymnasium at Hasty Community Center. Other amenities include a baseball field; a lighted softball field; basketball courts; a youth footba l l f ield; horseshoe pits ; playground areas; a multi-purpose building; and a scenic fishing pond.

Ricker Hill Orchards and Farm, 295 Buckfield Road, Turner. FMI: 255-5552, w w w.r ickerh i l l .com Pick-your-own orchard with fun activities for the kids such as a corn maze, petting zoo, hiking and biking trails, mini golf, obstacle cource, mini train ride and more!

Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers & Golf Center, 2514 Turner Road, (Route 4). FMI: 782-2801 http://roysgolf.com. Spacious golf driving range, 18-hole, mini golf course, four-station baseball and softball batting cages.

Sparetime Recreation, 24 Mollison Way, Lew iston. FMI: 786-2695 www.sparetimerec.com A 34-lane bowling center featuring automatic scoring and bumper systems to allow fun for the youngest bowlers; also, Lewiston-Auburn’s largest

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Photo, far left: A young boy drops the stick of his toy next to his sister to join her in jumping around in one of the inflatable play structures at the midway during Mechanic Falls Community Day. Many people took part in races, paddles on the river, a free car wash, live entertainment, the midway, and dozens of local businesses, churches and public service groups opening up and putting on displays, selling crafts, raffles and demonstrations. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Photo, left: Students from Burchard A. Dunn Elementary School walk up to the ministry’s shop during a tour of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal


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Thorncrag Nature Sanctuar y, Ju n ior Nat u r a l i st P r og r a m , Highland Spring Road, Lewiston. Contact: 782-5238. This 357-acre w i ld l i fe preser ve features a n elevation of 510 feet, the highest poi nt i n t he cit y. Accord i ng to t he web site w w w.avcnet.o r g / s t a n t o n / t h o r n c r g . h t m . T h o r n c r a g e n c o m p a s s e s a variety of wildlife habitat such a s upl a nd wet l a nd s, m i x e d forest, restored farm meadows, verna l pools, coniferous old-growth forest, built environment (fireplaces, trails, foundations, walls, amphitheaters, etc.). These habitats support large, diverse populations of wildlife, trees, and herbaceous plants. Passive recreation at Thorncrag includes bird-watching, picnicking, hiking, wa lk ing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, skating, nature photography.

Y MC A of Aubu r n-L e w i ston , 62 Turner Street, Auburn. FMI: 795-4095, w w w.a ly mc a .com. Besides program opportunities in childcare, youth sports, aquatics, teen center programs, and day camping (Camp Connor, a co-ed day camp for children ages 6-13), the YMCA has a complete fitness center, including a swimming pool, basketball gym, and teen center.

YWCA of Central Maine, 130 East Avenue, Lewiston. FMI: P795-4050. Comprehensive aquatics prog ra ms, i nclud i ng a sw i m team, instruction, therapeutic and recreat iona l classes. The YWCA also offers a summer camp and other programs throughout the year. Visit their site at www.ywcamaine.org

Cumberland CountyAddress:142 Federal StreetPortland, Maine 04101-4196Tel: (207) 871-8380Fax: (207) 871-8292www.cumberlandcounty.org

Cumberland County, incorporated in 1760, is home to Maine’s most populous city, Portland, which is also its county seat. The County was named after William, Duke of Cumberland, who was the son of King George II. The County is approximately 850 square miles in area.

Cumberland County factsPopulation: 281,674Land area: 853 sq. mi.Incorporation date: 1760County seat: Portland

Cu mberla nd Cou nt y i ncludes Baldwin, Bridgton, Brunswick, C a p e E l i z a b e t h , C a s c o , Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Fr y e I s l a nd, G or h a m , Gr a y, Harpswell, Harrison, Long Island, Naples, New Gloucester, North Ya r mout h, Por t la nd, Pow na l, Raymond, Scarborough, Sebago, S o u t h P o r t l a n d , S t a n d i s h , W e s t b r o o k , W i n d h a m a n d Yarmouth.

Population by Sex/AgeMale ..................................136,684Female ............................. 144,990Under 18 ............................. 58,89418 & over ............................ 222,78020 - 24 ................................... 17,60825 - 34................................... 34,15835 - 49 ................................... 62,14050 - 64 ................................. 60,86865 & over .............................. 40,157

Population by EthnicityHispanic or Latino ............... 5,045Non Hispanic or Latino .. 276,629

Population by RaceWhite ................................. 261,396African American ................ 6,781Asian ..................................... 5,769AIAN ......................................... 901NHPI ........................................... 87Other ..................................... 1,557Identified by two or more ... 5,183

Housing Status ( in housing units unless noted )Total................................... 138,657Occupied .......................... 117,339Owner-occupied............... 78,545

Population in owner-occupied( number of individuals ) .195,532Renter-occupied ................ 38,794Populat ion in renter-occupied ( number of individuals ) .. 76,952

Households with individualsunder 18 .............................. 31,035Vacant ................................. 21,318Vacant: for rent ..................... 2,738Vacant: for sale ..................... 1,351Vacant: for seasonal/recreational/occasional use .................... 14,676

Kennebec CountyAddress:125 State StreetAugusta, Maine 04330Tel: (207) 622-0971Fax: (207) 623-4083

Kennebec County, incorporated in 1799, is located in inland Maine and covers 879 square miles of the state. Augusta, the state capital and one of the largest cities in Maine,

is in Kennebec county and is the county seat. Government is the largest employer in the county, but other growing industries include high-tech manufacturing, utilities, retail, health care, and financial institutions. Much of the county is rural and abundant lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and rolling hills in the area provide recreational opportunities and attract summer visitors. Augusta offers cultural and historical destinations such as the State House, Old Fort Western, and the Maine State Museum.

Kennebec County factsPopulation: 122,151Land area: 951 sq. mi.Incorporation date: 1799County seat: Augusta

Mu n ic ip a l i t ie s i n Ken ne b e c County include Albion, Augusta, Belgrade, Benton, Chelsea, China, Clinton, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Ve r n o n , O a k l a n d , P i t t s t o n , Randolph, Readfield, Rome, Sidney, Vassalboro, Vienna, Waterville, Wayne, West Gardiner, Windsor, Winslow and Winthrop.

Population by Sex/AgeMale .................................... 59,529Female ............................... 62,622Under 18 ............................. 25,30818 & over ............................. 96,84320 - 24 ..................................... 7,21125 - 34................................... 13,29135 - 49 .................................. 25,85650 - 64 ................................. 28,25165 & over .............................. 18,960

Population by EthnicityHispanic or Latino ............... 1,504Non Hispanic or Latino .. 120,647

Population by RaceWhite ................................. 117,501African American ................... 687Asian ........................................ 892AIAN ......................................... 586NHPI ........................................... 45Other ........................................ 372Identified by two or more .. 2,068

Housing Status ( in housing units unless noted )Total.................................... 60,972Occupied ............................ 51,128Owner-occupied................ 36,451Population in ow ner-occupied ( number of individuals ) .. 88,764Renter-occupied ................ 14,677Populat ion in renter-occupied ( number of individuals ) .. 29,751

Households with individualsunder 18 .............................. 13,112Vacant .................................. 9,844Vacant: for rent ..................... 1,382Vacant: for sale ....................... 724Vacant: for seasonal/recreational/occasional use ..................... 6,188


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Androscoggin County2010 Housing Status (in housing units unless noted )

Total..................................... 49,090

Occupied ............................. 44,315

Owner-occupied................ 28,544

Populat ion in ow ner-occupied (number of individuals ) .... 71,119

Renter-occupied ................ 15,771

Populat ion in renter-occupied (number of individuals ) ... 33,823

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Vacant ................................... 4,775

Vacant: for rent ..................... 1,477

Vacant: for sale ........................ 625

Vacant: for seasonal/recreational/occasional use ...................... 1,439

• The latest statist ics available released by t he U.S. Census Bureau found that Maine and Vermont surpassed Florida and West Virginia as the states with the highest median age.

• Maine has the highest median age in the country at 42.7. Vermont came in second with a median age of 41.5.

• I n 2 010 , t h e m e d i a n a g e increased to 37.2 from 35.3 in 2000. The aging of the baby boom population, a long with stabilizing birth rates and longer life expectancy, have contributed to the increase in median age.

Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, c on d om i n i u m s a n d c o - op s , declined 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.77 million in June from 4.81 million in May, and remain 8.8 percent below the 5.23 million unit level in June 2010, which was the designated scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credit.

L a w r e n c e Y u n , N A R c h i e f economist, said this is an uneven recovery. “Home sales had been trending up without a tax stimulus, but a variety of issues are weighing on the market including an unusual spike in contract cancellations in the past month,” he said. “With problems including tight credit and low appraisals, 16 percent of NAR members report a sales contract was cancelled in June, up from 4 percent in May, which stands out in contrast with the pattern over t he past yea r.” Ex ist ing-home sales eased in June as contract cancellations spiked unexpectedly,

although prices were up slightly, a c c o r d i n g t o t h e N a t i o n a l Association of Realtors.

Sales gains in the Midwest and South were offset by declines in the Northeast and West. Single-family home sales were stable while the condo sector weakened. Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast fell 5.2 percent to an annual pace of 730,000 in June and are 17.0 percent below June 2010. The median price in the Northeast was $261,000, up 3.1 percent from a year ago.

Source: 2010 U.S. Census


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LAPOINTE’SLawn & GardenThe Lapointe’ family built theirs from the base-ment up — in their Pond Rd. home. What Fernandand Cal Lapointe founded in 1953 as a humblelawn mower repair service has grown into thethriving Lapointe’s lawn & garden center, nowowned and operated by their son, Paul, and daugh-ter, Joline Lapointe Pelletier.The elder Lapointe’s, who developed a reputationfor excellent customer service, are justifiably proudof their children for continuing their commitment.“We started from scratch and built this business from the ground up. We worked realhard at it, seven days a week, long hours every day,” Fern said. “We’re very happy andvery proud of them, that they’re doing such a good job,” Cal added.Joline and her younger brother Paul both started working in the family business asteenagers. They purchased it in July 1987 and now share responsibilities as co-owners.Dad is now retired.

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The tools any organization needs in order to make their business hum can only be found in L-A. In fact, excluding oil shipments, the Port of Auburn is the state’s largest port of call. An inland port found 20 miles from the ocean, you could say L-A is redefining the shipping business.

If you have product to move, logistically, Lewiston-Auburn is right for you. The area’s central location in the state is a major selling point, as nearly 60 percent of the state’s population or 786,000 Mainers l ive w ithin an hour’s

drive of downtown. With multiple modes of transportation including rail, air, and highway access that connects L-A to a global market, the Twin Cities have strategically implemented incentive offers.

For those shipping high value and high quantity products, consider what t he Foreig n-Trade Zone and Pine Tree Zone can offer you, because you won’t find an FTZ in southern Maine, but you can, right here, in Lewiston-Auburn.

It’s been said that in upwards of 60 percent of Americans move at least twice after college, often times to a new state and frequently to a different city. That’s why L-A is br ing ing t hem back. Home

to five colleges – Bates College, Kapla n Universit y, Universit y of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, Southern New Hampshire University, and Central Maine Community College – the Twin Cities are a thriving academic destination for those looking to continue their education.

A p r o g r e s s i v e a n d d i v e r s e communit y, Lew iston-Aubur n is a hot destination for the young and talented. Earlier this year, the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council partnered with the Androscoggin County Chamber of Com merce to help a loca l entrepreneur, who had left the area, relocate back to Lewiston-Auburn to open a business.

The winner of the competition, Revelation Massage, is a lready hiring and expects to open its doors in a newly renovated Auburn location this September. Now that’s what we call community!

When it comes to quality of life, Lew iston-Auburn has much to offer as well. Rated as one of the 100 best small arts communities in the country, L-A has a lively arts scene. Performances by the Mid-Coast Symphony Orchestra, the Maine Chamber Ensemble, the Androscoggin Chorale, The Public Theatre, Community Little Theater, communit y art walks and gallery openings color L-A’s cultural landscape. Our skyscape is even defined by the arts. Take

another look at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul while driving though the cities and tell us it’s not breathtaking. In fact, take another look at L-A and tell us you’re not proud to call the Twin Cities home.

In closing, the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council, along with the partnerships of many organizations, simply does what it takes to make the customer happy. From providing logistically feasible transportation options to attracting youth and development, we do it all. All it takes is a phone call, an email or a quick Google search and we will provide you all the information you need to know in order to make the best decision for your company. Ultimately and fundamentally, it’s safe to say that in Lew iston-Auburn, business really is happening here!

Calvin Rinck is the marketing director for the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council and can be reached at 784-0161 or visit www.economicgrowth.org.


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