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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lewiston-Auburn’s newest festival, which was held in late June 2008, is the Maine Grains & Grapes Festival. The festival is held at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, one of its organizers. The other organizers are the great folks at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. At the festival, you’ll be able to sample a variety of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lewiston-Auburn’s newest festival, which was held in late June 2008, is the Maine Grains & Grapes Festival. The festival is held at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, one of its organizers. The other organizers are the great folks at the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. At the festival, you’ll be able to sample a variety of […]