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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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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 […]

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Child care options in Maine

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, […]

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Important contact information

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 […]

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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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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 […]