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By the Numbers
May Day

May 1 is recognized internationally as a day to honor labor. Here are the top 15 employers in the Lewiston-Auburn area as of June 2003:

1,500-1,850 employees: Sisters of Charity Health Systems; Central Maine Medical Center

1,000-1,100: Banknorth Group

750-999: Bates College; Lewiston School Department; Auburn School Department

500-599: Tambrands; Poland Spring Water; Wal-Mart; City of Lewiston

300-499: Panolam (formerly Pioneer Plastics); Dingley Press; Formed Fibre Technologies (formerly Gates Formed Fibre); Powertel Technologies (telemarketing and business services); and Tri-County Mental Health Services

Source: Maine Department of Labor