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2008 Fair Dates

August1-3 Athens Fair3-9 Topsham Fair7-16 Skowhegan Fair16-23 Union Fair21-24 Acton Fair21-24 Piscataquis Fair24-Sept 1 Windsor Fair28-Sept 1 Blue Hill Fair29-Sept 1 Harmony Free Fair29-Sept 1 Springfield Fair September4-7 Clinton Lions Fair5-7 Litchfield Fair7-13 Oxford County Fair12-14 New Portland Lions Fair14-20 Farmington Fair19-21 Common Ground Fair21-27 Cumberland Fair28-Oct 5 Fryeburg FairNon-Licensed Fairs:Sept 6 Cornish Horsemen FairTentative […]

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Recreation on the river

Androscoggin River Alliance is a group of ordinary, concerned citizens who want the best for our communities, and the Androscoggin River. Maine’s water quality standards require that all our rivers, including the Androscoggin, support the growth and survival of native fish species such as trout and salmon. Many of our rivers, both great and small […]

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Local civic groups are here for you

Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, 800-559-2927, www.awap.org has resources and services for victims of domestic violence. Serving Franklin, Androscoggin, and Oxford counties.Advocates for Children, 783-3990, 57 Birch Street Suite 204, Lewiston.www.advocatesforchildren.net.Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity, 786-2598.Androscoggin Head Start & Child Care, 795-4040, 269 Bates St., Lewiston, www.androkids.comBicycle Coalition of Maine, 623-4511, works to promote bicycling to enhance […]

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Career planning

Women, Work, and Community is committed to improving the economic lives of Maine women and their families. They work with women “where they are” and provide them with support, guidance and the tools they need to take steps toward a more promising future. They provide training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas:Workforce development, including […]

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Local health care solutions

Of all the benefits a community may offer, there is none more important than its health care facilities and the professionals who serve the families throughout the area.The Twin Cities has two excellent hospitals – Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The many satellite facilities associated with them make it easy […]

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The health and walking connection

Maine is a great place to be physically active. What’s great is that, not only do you get to enjoy Maine’s beaches, lakes, trails and mountains, but it’s good for you, too!Regular physical activity promotes health and well-being and reduces the risk of becoming overweight and obese and developing many chronic diseases such as heart […]

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Libraries: Books and more

Court House Law Library2 Turner StreetAuburn, ME 04210Phone: 207 784-3568Auburn Public Library49 Spring StreetAuburn, ME 04210Phone: 207 333-6640www.auburn.publiclibrary.orgBailey Public Library39 Bowdoin Street Winthrop, ME 04364Phone: 207 377-8673www.winthropmaine.orgBridgton Public Library1 Church St.Bridgton, ME 04009Phone: 207 647-2472www.bridgton.lib.me.usCary Memorial Library17 Old Winthrop RoadWayne, ME 04284Phone: 207 685-3612www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us/library.htmlCentral Maine Medical Center – Gerrish-True Health Sciences Library300 Main StreetLewiston, ME […]

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A stroll in the park

Beaver Park, Lisbon Falls Bonney Park, Auburn Bradbury Mountain State Park Cedar Street Park, Lewiston Cleveland Field, Auburn Elliot Little League Ball Fields, Lewiston Festival Plaza, Auburn Franklin Pasture, Lewiston Garcelon Field, Lewiston Heritage Park, Lewiston Kennedy Park, Lewiston Lakeview Fields, Lewiston Lewiston Athletic Park, Lewiston Lincoln Street Park, Lewiston Lower Lisbon Street Historic District, […]

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Walking trails near you

Route Name, Town/City, Distance Auburn Land Lab Trails & Holly Cooney Wellness Circuit, Auburn, 1 mile, landlab.auburnschl.eduBarker Mill Loop, Auburn, 2 miles, www.auburnmaine.org/html/park_rec.htmCentral Maine Community College Trail, Auburn, mile, www.latrails.orgFranklin Pasture Trail, Lewiston, mile, www.latrails.orgGreat Falls Loop (Railroad Park-Riverwalk), Lewiston, 1 miles, ci.lewiston.me.us/recreation/index.htmKennebec River Rail Trail, Augusta / Gardiner / Hallowell, 2 miles, www.krrt.orgLake Auburn […]

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Programs to keep you active

Auburn Parks & Recreation, Hasty Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park, 784-0191, www.auburnmaine.org.Gray Recreation, 6 Shaker Road, 657-2323, maintains the Libby Hill Forest Trail. Wilkies Beach, located on North Raymond Road (off Route 26), is a Gray resident only beach. The department’s programs include soccer, basketball, gymnastics, science classes and a winter carnival. Many activities take […]