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Entertainment for everyone

Looking for entertainment? You should be able to find live music and other forms of entertainment, including karaoke, at these establishments. Androscoggin Bank Colisee,190 Birch St., Lewiston, 877-got-ixgo, www.thecolisee.com Andy’s Baked Beans, Auburn, 782-9044 Barnie’s Bar & Grill, Lewiston, 786-3006 Cafe Bon Bon, 205 Main St., Lewiston, 783-8200 Club Texas, 150 Center St., Auburn,784-7785 Cyndi’s […]

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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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Employment services

Adecco Employment Services, 17 Westminster St.,Lewiston, 782-2882, www.adeccousa.comBonney Staffing Center, 37 Park St., Lewiston, 783-7000 or888-433-0692, www.bonneystaffing.comCareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, 753-9001, mainecareercenter.com/careercenters/lewiston.shtmlCreative Work Systems, 229 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 795-6737, www.creativeworksystems.comDHHS/ASPIRE, 200 Main St., Lewiston, 795-4481, www.maine.govGoodwill Employment Services, 618 Main St., Lewiston,777-7472, www.ginne.orgKelly Services Inc., 155 Center Street Bldg C, Auburn, 784-0400, [email protected] Ready, […]

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Lewiston-Auburn a community in renaissance

Maine’s second largest community, Lewiston-Auburn, has grown in prominence to become one of the state’s most important economic centers and transportation hubs. Despite an economic slowdown that has gripped the country, a number of vibrant projects have been completed or are slated to begin soon, including two new hotels (a proposed Marriott Courtyard and Residence […]

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How do I become certified as a teacher in Maine?

First you will need to complete a Teacher Certification Request Form online or write to State of Maine Department of Education, Certification Office, 23 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333-0023 and include your full name and address. You may also call 207-624-6603 to have the application materials sent to you. Once you have received the […]

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Government at a glance

Local government in Maine provides many essential services its citizens, including road construction and maintenance, solid waste disposal, water utilities and waste water treatment, police and fire protection and emergency rescue, land use planning and building inspection, welfare, and public education for grades Kindergarten through 12.Municipal government in Maine enjoys a special authority called “home […]

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Services: Health & well-being

Alcoholics Anonymous, in Maine, 24 Hour Hotline 800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335. During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, reach a well qualified answering service, who can give meeting information, or […]

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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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Museum L-A celebrates history of local workers, industries

LEWISTON – Located in the first building that was to become part of the world-renown Bates Manufacturing Company, Museum L-A is preserving and telling the stories of the local textile, shoe, and brick-making industries and the people who worked in them through engaging exhibits, programs and community outreach.The Museum’s newest exhibit, Weaving a World: Lewiston’s […]

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16th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival

August 15-17, 2008Balloons, balloons, balloons! Celebrate with a fireworks display and balloon moonglow on Friday night, August 15. Weather permitting the show will start at 8:45 p.m. Join the fun in Lewiston’s Railroad Park and Auburn’s Festival Plaza! Fireworks raindate: Saturday, August 16. Due to weather conditions, the best times for balloon launches are 6 […]