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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Whether it’s a family moving to the Twin Cities or a student coming to the community to attend college, one of the primary considerations is housing.This year the news about housing has emphasized some pretty extreme conditions throughout the country. Does L-A’s housing market reflect the same extremes? What’s the housing and rental market like […]

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 […]

Durham River ParkWhere: Route 136, along the Androscoggin River. The park is almost across from the Durham Get & Go.What to do: Walking/hiking, dog walking on a leash, non-motorized boat launch, canoeing, kayaking, nature trail and picnic area.What to bring: The usual: bug spray, sunscreen, water, good footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather and a […]

Take a walk on Lewiston’s wild side.The Andy is beautiful, more so in the minds of anyone who knew the Mighty (stinky) Androscoggin oh-not-so-long-ago.This trail is good for just about any type of recreation, and offers the potential for seeing wildlife (including possibly a coyote) and nice views of the river.Known as the Androscoggin River […]