Finders/Seekers coordinates existing child care services, provides information & referral to parents seeking quality child care, technical assistance to child care providers, professional development for providers that are seeking to better serve their families and communities, information and referral to employers and the community on child care statistics in the tri-county area, statewide and nationally, […]

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 […]

Here’s a sampling of community festivals and fun events. Read theSun Journal print edition and visit us online at www.sunjournal.com for up-to-date festival listings.MayMoose Mainea, Greenville, Moosehead Lake Region, honors the region’s favorite resident – “The Moose.” Events include Moose River Canoe Race, A Craft Fair, Kid’s Fun Day and Famous Moose Tales.Opening of the […]

AuburnCity Clerk 333-6600www.auburnmaine.orgPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911Auburn Police non-emergency 784-7332Auburn Fire non-emergency 784-5433GreeneTown Office 946-5146www.townofgreene.netSheriff: 911Androscoggin County Sheriff non-emergency 784-7361 LeedsTown Clerk 524-5171info@townofleeds.comwww.townofleeds.comPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911LewistonCity Clerk 784-2951www.ci.lewiston.me.usPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911Lewiston Police non-emergency 795-9002Lewiston Fire non-emergency 784-5713LisbonTown Office 353-3000www.lisbonme.orgPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911Lisbon Police non-emergency 353-2500Lisbon Fire non-emergency 353-3000Mechanic FallsTown Office 345-2871mechanicfalls.govoffice.comPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911Mechanic Falls Police non-emergency 345-9021Mechanic Falls Fire non-emergency 345-9896MinotTown Office 345-3305www.minotme.orgPolice-Fire-Ambulance: 911Androscoggin County […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Another school year is about to start.In the Twin Cities, excellence in education is a priority that’s clear in the variety and depth of initiatives being undertaken by the school departments of Lewiston and Auburn.Tom Morrill, superintendent of schools in Auburn, said, “We have a serious commitment to leveraging what technology has to offer to […]

Here’s a sampling of community festivals and fun events. Read theSun Journal print edition and visit us online at www.sunjournal.com for up-to-date festival listings.MayMoose Mainea, Greenville, Moosehead Lake Region, honors the region’s favorite resident – “The Moose.” Events include Moose River Canoe Race, A Craft Fair, Kid’s Fun Day and Famous Moose Tales.Opening of the […]

CommunityCivic organizations…………………………………4-5Festivals & Celebrations………………….12, 13, 18Health & child care……………………..18, 20, 23, 24Housing……………………………………………………..9Libraries…………………………………………………..10Music, Arts & Entertainment………………..11, 28Transportation……………………………………..29, 32Worship…………………………………………………….29Economy & Employment………….7-8 Education………………………………………14, 19Public Schools……………………………………………19Private schools ………………………………………….15GovernmentCounty government…………………………………..2-3City/Town Offices………………………………….3, 5-6Sports and Recreation Parks, Walking Trails and more…………….16-28Golf…………………………………………………………..31Skiing…………………………………………………..30-31