LA Metro Chamber Explore and Discover Guide 2021 by Jennifer Rich / Wendi Smith

Maine’s LA Regio

XPLORE + DISCOVE

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T h e Lew i sto n Aub ur n Met ro Region sits in th e h eart of A n d rosco g g i n C ount y. C l ose to air, groun d, an d ra i l t ra n sp or t at i on , Ma i n e’s lakes, mountain s, an d oce a n s a re a ll w i th in a 3 0-min ute drive.

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EXPLORE + DISCOVER

Letter From Chamber

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Region Come explore Androscoggin County and discover all that our metropolitan region has to offer. Situated a short 30-minute drive from the ocean, mountains, lakes, Maine’s capital city of Augusta, and the transportation hub of Portland, our region provides Shanna Cox, urban cultural and dining experiences near rolling President + CEO farmlands and quiet neighborhoods. Whether you have come for a day, are staying to play, or making the Lewiston Auburn region home, this guide will showcase world-renowned spots and insiders secrets to make the most of your time here. Our people are welcoming and hard-working, a reflection of our rich history of immigration. One of the most diverse populations in Maine, we boast the city with the youngest average age too! Our food + dining options provide selections for every palate and budget, built on the region’s strong support for local foods and farms. Small, family owned diners and pizza shops are situated next to diverse offerings from Africa, India, Vietnam, Italy, and France. Our arts + cultural offerings can be found as murals on street corners and three-story parking garages, performing arts in parks or worldclass theaters, and in galleries and artisan shops. Our activities can be enjoyed across the four seasons, outdoors on trails for skiing, biking, and hiking, on our rivers and lakes for paddling or swimming, or in any of the 10 cultural and community festivals. Our communities number 16 across the county, and offer waterfront capes, working farms, and city condos as places to call home — whether you prefer to live close to your neighbors or have acres to yourself.

Come to explore; stay for a lifetime of discovery.

Courtesy of Sandy Marquis

HOW TO GET HERE Driving from Portland Airport (PWM)

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There is a daily Greyhound bus that will bring you into Lewiston from PWM, or there are several local rental car agencies, taxis, and even Uber drivers for your traveling convenience, all of which will bring you into our beautiful and diverse community.

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Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to exits 75 or 80

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Take Route 136 from Freeport or Route 196 from Brunswick/Bath

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WE ARE • Less than 40 minutes to Portland International Jetport and the Old Port • Only a 2 hour 20 minute drive to Boston • A 5 hour 30 minute drive or 1 hour 10 minute flight to New York City Driving Distances Augusta, ME................................34 m Bangor, ME................................ 107 m Boston, MA................................ 144 m Bar Harbor, ME....................... 153 m Freeport, ME.............................. 20 m Hartford, CT...............................231 m

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LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER...... 6 HOW TO GET HERE..................................7 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................9 ACTIVITIES & FESTIVALS.................. 10 STAY A DAY....................................................13 Gems Of Route 26................................... 14 Dining In LA...........................................16-17 Public Art........................................................ 18 Museums....................................................... 19 Outdoor Recreation....................... 20-21 Performing Arts......................................... 22 The River........................................................23

STAY TO PLAY............................................25 Plan Your Trip..............................................26 Disc Golf Courses....................................28 Performing Arts................................. 30-31

Outdoor Recreation...............................33 Golf Courses................................................35 Day Trips.................................................36-39

STAY A LIFETIME...................................... 41 The Region...........................................44-45 Health & Wellness..................................49 Local Food Scene...................................50 Top Industries.............................................52 Education.......................................................54-55 Art Walk..........................................................58 Start A Business........................................63 Auburn....................................................66-67 Lewiston................................................68-69 Poland, M. Falls, Minot..................70-71 Lisbon, Durham..................................74-75 Turner, Leeds, Greene..................76-77 Wales, Sabattus................................78-79 Livermore, Livermore Falls...............78

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Explore + Discover is produced by The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and RFB Advertising LLC. For advertising information please contact Meredith Carson, marketing@LAMetroChamber.com 415 Lisbon St #100 Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 783-2249 Publisher: Ross Cunningham Editors: Shanna Cox Meredith Carson Advertising: Ross Cunningham + Shanna Cox

Design/Graphics: Stephen Enggass Meredith Carson Cover Design: Meredith Carson Cover Photo: Bates College

Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. This guide is made possible by the participation of the advertisers. We offer them our thanks and ask you to consider them first when patronizing businesses in Maine. Disclaimer: This publication is provided “as is” for informational purposes only. You assume all risk concerning suitability and accuracy of the information stated or implied within this publication. Although extensive reviews have attempted to ensure the accuracy of this publication, the copyright holder assumes no responsibility for and disclaims all liability for any such inaccuracies, errors, or omissions.

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES & Festivals Actvities and festivals

Winter Activities:

● Tubing, Skiing, and Snowshoeing at Lost Valley ● Auburn + Lewiston Winter Farmers Markets ● Holiday Tree Lightings and Santa Parade - Auburn and Lewiston ●Ice Skating + Hockey Games at Norway Savings Bank Arena + The Colisee ● Gardens Aglow, Boothbay Botanical Gardens ●Kora Shriners Feztival of Trees | November Lewiston Downtown’s Sparkle Saturday | December Very Merry Main St in Lisbon | December City of Auburn Winter Festival | January Lisbon Winterfest at Beaver Park | January Maine Maple Sunday | March

Spring Activities:

● Watching the Great Falls turn into GREAT Falls ● Walking + Hiking the trails: Sunnyside, River Walk, ALT, Thorncrag, Mt. Apatite ● Start of ArtWalk ● Hot Air Balloon sightings Great Falls BrewFest | June LA River Race | June Strawberry Festival - Livermore | June River Rowing Regatta | July

● Paddling the Androscoggin River ● Mini Golf Driving Range visits at Poland Spring, Tabors + Roy’s ● Disc Golf at one of 6 area courses ● Swimming at Range Pond State Park, Poland Liberty Festival + fireworks | July Moxie Festival - Lisbon | July ● Lewiston Farmers Market | May through October, Sundays ● Auburn Farmers Market | June through September, Wednesdays Bates Dance Festival | July into August ● Lisbon Concerts in the Park | Sunday Nights Mid July - August Great Falls Balloon Festival | August

Actvities and festivals

Summer Activities:

Fall Activities:

● Apple picking at Wallingford’s and Ricker Hill Cider House ● Pumpkin Picking at Wallingford’s ● Haunted Maze at Apple Valley Golf Course LA Greek Festival | September The Dempsey Challenge | September ● Taste the Harvest Dinner | October ●Emerge Film Festival | October ●Shaker Harvest Festival | October Lisbon Halloween Harvest Festival | October Bricks and Bridges Comedy Festival | November ● Rally for Norlands, Maine’s largest living Civil War History weekend - Livermore  Festivals

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A Movement Built on Kindness & Community We recognize the following businesses for their kindness and commitment to our community. Their generosity helped promote other local businesses impacted strongly by the pandemic, and we greatly appreciate their support. As you read our guide, please look for ads marked with a gold star, which were made possible through Pay-It-Forward contributions.

1 Poland Spring Resort

7 Northeast Bank

13 Schooner Estates

2 DeBlois Electric

8 The Vault

14 ProSearch

3 Hilton Garden Inn Auburn

9 Hartt Transportation

15 Hampton Inn Lewiston-Auburn

4 Casco Bay Food & Beverage

10 Androscoggin Bank

16 City of Auburn

5 Brookfield Renewable

11 Busytown Bikes

17 Androscoggin Land trust

6 Sebago Technics

12 Wolf Cove Inn

18 W. Maine Community Bank

Stay A Day

Stay a Day With only 24 hours to explore and discover the Lewiston Auburn region, you will have to make some decisions about how to spend your time. You can spend the day seeing the Gems of Route 26, with historic golf courses and resorts, Maine wildlife, and botanical gardens; or stroll along the Riverwalk in Lewiston and Auburn, taking in views of the Great Falls, grabbing meals at a few of our great diners and restaurants, and looking at public art and our Museum in the Streets. Courtesy of Poland Spring Golf Course

STAY A DAY

THE GEMS OF Route 26

Just ten minutes west of Auburn, picturesque Route 26 winds its way through gorgeous countryside boasting culturally, historically, and ecologically significant attractions ideal for day trips, families, and solo reflection. Stop at Cyndi’s Dockside halfway through for amazing scallops and a peaceful lake view. Maine Wildlife Park | (207) 657-4977 Walk nature trails, tour expansive gardens, and see over thirty species of native wildlife. Enjoy the snack shack, gift shop, picnic area, and more. Poland Spring Resort | (207) 998-4351 This historic resort offers numerous recreational and entertainment activities, dining, and room accommodations to suit any budget. There you will find a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course open to the public, three separate inns, and eleven cottages situated on over 500 acres. Shaker Village | (207) 926-4597 Established as a farming religious community, Shaker Village consists of 17 historic buildings on 1,800 acres. It is the only place in the world where Shakers continue to live, work, and worship. Daily guided museum tours. Maine State Building | (207) 998-4142 Originally constructed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. McLaughlin Garden | (207) 743-8820 The garden features collections of hosta, daylilies, astilbes, phlox, sedum, Maine wildflowers, ferns, and over 200 lilacs — all beneath a canopy of mature deciduous and coniferous trees. Poland Spring Water | (207) 998-7143 The extensive history of Poland Spring began deep in the woods of Maine in 1845 and in the early 1900’s a state of the art bottling facility and springhouse were constructed there using Spanish architecture. After a three-year restoration project that began in 1998, the facilities were faithfully transformed into an informative museum open to the public.

Poland Spring Museums

So much to explore at Poland Spring Preservation Park

THE CUPCAKERY 56 Sabattus St. EST • 2014 • 207-784-2253 Lewiston (CAKE) thecupcakery.org

MAINE STATE BUILDING Built for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Visit the Museum, Gift Shop, Maine Golf Hall of Fame, historical exhibits and more! We offer breakfast, lunch, espresso drinks, beer, wine and mimosas, cupcakes, custom cakes, wedding cakes, macarons, custom decorated sugar cookies, catering, and an event venue.

ALL SOULS CHAPEL Opened in 1912 The perfect place for your dream wedding!

Outside dining Curbside delivery

Poland Spring Bottling Museum and Springhouse 1907 Bottling facility faithfully restored and transformed into an informative museum. Poland Spring Preservation Society is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of Poland Spring. Please visit May - October 207-998-4142 www.polandspringmuseums.org

Free local delivery (with min. purchase)

Non-profit Female-owned and run Business offerings: meeting and venue space.

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DINING IN LA The food and dining scene in LA reflects the long history and diverse cultures of the area. Start your day with a wood-fired sourdough bagel from Forage Market, named “America’s Best Bagel” by Saveur Magazine. Just a block away you can visit Heritage Restaurant, an African restaurant that serves up traditional dishes such as sambusa, a meat-filled pastry with African spices sure to make your mouth water.

Courtesy of Bates

No trip to the area is complete without a red hot dog from Simone’s, the oldest hotdog stand in Maine. A local diner known for its yummy food and warm, family-run atmosphere, Simone’s has been a required stumping spot on the political trail for any aspiring politician in the state.

The Taste of

HERITAGE RESTAURANT

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Specials: Jerk Chicken and Jerk Sauces Store Hours: 10-7 • 207-241-2888 Truck: 12-7 • 207-312-1191 940 Lisbon Street, Lewiston

Come enjoy authentic world-class Somali dishes at the TASTE OF HERITAGE in the All-American City of Lewiston, Maine. 265 Lisbon Street • Lewiston, Maine

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Come share the experience!

(207) 786-9000

Dinner options abound in LA, with delicious meals served in revamped historic mills, on canal-side patios, complete with handcrafted cocktails and locally brewed beers. You can grab a bite at The Pub at Baxter Brewing and see where the well-known Stowaway IPA is brewed. DaVinci’s offers up classic Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere; enjoy the garlic knots while taking in the many Vespas dotting the decor. Fishbones is a mainstay in the local dining scene, with a recently expanded canal-side patio and outdoor seating — try the tuna crisps while you make the tough decision about your main dish.

Stay A Day

Cross the river into Auburn to try delicious Greek fare at 84 Court, where the traditional souvlaki is delicious, and you will leave feeling like you gained new friends.

Auburn offers weary travelers all things familiar — Applebees, Longhorn Steakhouse, IHOP, Chipotle, and Starbucks. If you love handcrafted food with local flair, enjoy a burger and beer on Gritty’s patio overlooking the falls. Cibo’s offers up handcrafted pizza with delicious vegan options, and Corwin will always steer you to the best dishes. Courtesy of Meredith Carson

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STAY A DAY

Spotlight On PUBLIC ART

Lewiston and Auburn are embracing public art to promote cultural, aesthetic, and economic vitality. From crosswalks with pavement murals for pedestrian safety and neighborhood identity, to commissioning significant works by Maine sculptors at major gateways, local public art expresses pride and quality of life for both residents and visitors. Courtesy of LA Arts Increased attention has led to new installations scheduled every year. The urban visual landscape is becoming activated with public art to both reflect the community’s heritage and envision an increasingly diverse and welcoming future. This is especially evident in neighborhoods and small parks where works are conceived by artists with resident participation to ensure that public art is a true reflection of the community.

Courtesy of Bates

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LEGENDARY MEALS, VIEWS AND LAKE ADVENTURES

Explore+ Discover The Outdoors

The region offers trails that weave through the city, with views of skylines and access to dining, as well as short jaunts to trail heads for paddlers, serious hikers, and explorers. Mount Apatite Auburn | 7.6 Miles | EASY-MODERATE

Extensive network of trails with boulders, steep ledges, and abandoned quarries. Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary Lewiston | 4.4 Miles | MODERATE

Escape inside the city to the largest preserve and explore old farm foundations and fireplaces, fields, and wildlife. Lewiston Auburn Greenway Trails Auburn + Lewiston | 1.6 Miles | EASY

RESTAURANT  BOAT RENTALS The friendliest staff anywhere Casual lakeside outdoor or indoor dining Maine lobster, burgers, salads +

Canoe, kayak, paddle board rentals docks and gas

(207) 998-5008  DOCKSIDE.ME 723 Maine Street, Poland Spring, Maine 20

Urban trail provides unobstructed views of city skylines and access to shops and restaurants.

Garcelon Bog Lewiston | .4 Miles | EASY

Two trails provide access to the Garcelon Bog, including a one-way boardwalk with interpretive panels placed along the trail. Androscoggin Greenway-Riverlands Linking land and water trails, working forests and farms, with open spaces and connections to communities. Range Pond State Park Poland | 4.1 Miles | MODERATE

Well-drained mountain bike trails on 400 acres around Range Pond. Minot Community Trails

Stay A Day

Androscoggin River | 65.5 Miles | EASY-MODERATE-ADVANCED

Minot | 1.8 Miles | EASY-MODERATE

Connecting ball fields, schools, and civic buildings with wheelchair accessible trails and varied terrain. Big Falls Preserve Auburn | 1.5 Miles | MODERATE

Looped trail on a 40-acre preserve with a small wading pool and scenic waterfall. Sherwood Conservation Area Auburn | 2.4 Miles | EASY-MODERATE

Woods and fields covering acres, crossing streams with access to small pond. Durham River Park Durham | .3 Miles | EASY

Short network of trails with access to banks and floodplains of the Androscoggin River with stunning views. David Rancourt River Preserve Lewiston | .8 Miles | MODERATE

Follows the edge of the Androscoggin River just below Deep Rips Dam.

Walking

Skiing

Mountain Biking

Hiking

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Snowshoeing

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Spotlight On PERFORMING ARTS & CULTURE In its heyday as a successful mill town, downtown Lewiston Auburn was an exciting hub of arts and culture filled with music halls, opera houses, shops, and restaurants. Today, the gorgeous architecture of the downtown and the beauty of the river is being brought back to life as Lewiston Auburn’s arts and cultural life once again takes center stage. Professional theatre, music, and dance organizations have made a home in the community, Bates College continues to integrate its offerings into the fabric of the cities, delightful public art is popping up on every corner, and new restaurants and shops pepper the streets of the downtown. The beauty and energy of the falls is a great metaphor for the power and excitement found in the expanding diverse food, arts, and cultural scene that is once again thriving. Courtesy of Jonathan Hsu

THINGS TO DO:

Spotlight On THE RIVER

Stay A Day

The Great Falls is at the heart of Lewiston and Auburn on the mighty Androscoggin River, and is a sight to see during the Spring runoff. Other river activities include white water kayaking at Dressers Rips, Crew Regattas, and great riverside fishing along the water’s edge. The numerous restaurants and breweries along the walking paths make for a fun day with your family and friends on the River Walk, Riverfront Park, Festival Plaza, Simaryd-Payne Park, and on The Museum in he Streets walking tour.

N o. O ea ery @ WillowsAwake

WillowsAwake Winery Maines First Winery Restaurant Country Elegant Dining

10 Leeds Junction Road, Leeds ME www.willowsawake.com

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Maine’s Best Stress Free Vacation 500+ Acres Relax Rejuvinate Full of timeless beauty and rich history in the heart of Maine!

Three Country Inns, eleven cottages, two restaurants, Donald Ross championship 18-hole golf course, grass tennis courts, driving range, mini golf, disc golf, bocce, swimming pool, hiking trails, museums, boating, & much, much more! Gems of 26 Attractions and Oxford Casino close by! Affordable rates & Kids 12 & under stay FREE in the same room!

Poland Spring Resort

Established 1794 For Info & Reservations: 207-998-4351 www.PolandSpringResort.com

Stay to play

Stay to Play A week is (almost) enough time to see all that the region has to offer. You can plan your trip around one of our 17 festivals, celebrating hot air balloons, international dance, local agriculture, or helping you find artisan goods for the holidays. If you like to be active, you can hike or bike on one of our many trails with waterfall views or breathtaking vistas. You can paddle our lakes and the mighty Androscoggin and explore canals and historic mills from a unique perspective. You can explore and discover Maine — seeing the coast, mountains, or Maine’s capital — and make it back for dinner and a show. Bring your golf clubs, and enjoy one (or all 8) of the courses the region offers. Courtesy of Bates

PLAN Your Trip

If you’re choosing to stay to play, plan ahead! Area hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts are often fully booked in advance of the festivals, Dempsey Challenge, and for Bates graduation and alumni celebrations. If you’re flying to the region, consider a chartered flight to the Auburn Lewiston Airport, or head to Portland Jetport (PWM) and rent a car for your 30-minute drive. Major routes into Maine include I-95 from Boston (2.5 hours) and Route 1 along the coast. Situated within 35 miles of 60% of Maine’s population and close to the coast and mountains, the LA region is a great place to stay to play.

Specializing in artisan breads, gourmet cupcakes, specialty centerpieces, cakes and chocolates

YEAR ROUND

FUN, FOOD, and FRIENDS. Tons of activities from music, trivia, and golf/game simulators.

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Closed Sunday

892 Lisbon Street, Lewiston 207-577-3367 5 26

Gorgeous covered deck 20 taps for every taste Gourmet pub fair 495 Huntington Hill Rd, Litchfield, ME

(207) 268-3000

Performances

Events

Plan YOUR Franco Center event today!

Conferences Corporate Parties Retirements Graduations Celebrations of Life Birthdays Concerts Showers Weddings

Email: For Performances - production@francocenter.org For Events - events@francocenter.org or Call: 207-783-1585

Stay. Explore. Relax. ~ Onsite Garden Grille & Bar open daily for breakfast and dinner ~ Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub ~ 24/7 Fitness Center ~ 4,500 sqft of Flexible Event Space 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210

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THINGS TO DO

Spotlight On DISC GOLF Campbell Highlands 176 Witham Road, Auburn | 207-777-1400

Devils Grove Disc Golf 455 Grove Street, Lewiston | 207-240-5826

Dragan Field Disc Golf 436 Foster Road, Auburn | 207-786-4900

Sabattus Disc Golf Course & Pro Shop 605 Bowdoinham Road, Sabattus | 207-375-4990

Steven’s Mountain View Disc Golf Course 79 Pearl Road, Turner | 207-312-1539

Roy’s Disc Golf 2514 Turner Road, Auburn | 207-782-2801

Cranberry Valley Disc Golf 295 Buckfield Rd, Turner | 207-225-5552

Pine Acres Disc Golf Course 2560 Turner Road, Auburn

Summit Spring Golf Course & Mary’s Irish Pub 292 Summit Spring Rd, Poland | 207-998-3333

Fenn Park at Poland Springs Resort 543 Maine Street, Poland | 207-998-4351

5 Jordan Shore Drive, Poland, Maine Ma 04274 wolfcoveinn.com • (207) 998-4976

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THINGS TO DO

Spotlight On PERFORMING ARTS Arts at Bates

Courtesy of Jonathan Hsu

The Olin Concert Series offers a vibrant mix of concerts that explore the widest spectrum of world cultures. In July, the Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators, and students to study, perform, and create new work. Dance, music, theater, and visual arts events are also offered by the Bates Arts Collaborative throughout the year, and the Bates College Museum of Art brings a world of ideas to LA through its exciting exhibitions and events.

Live Theater The Public Theatre is a nationally recognized professional theatre voted “Best Theatre in Maine” seven years in a row by Down East Magazine readers’ poll and brings the best plays and actors from Broadway and beyond to LA. Or, visit Community Little Theater, a volunteerdriven theater and exciting stepping stone to the entertainment field for many young Mainers since 1941.

Courtesy of Public Theater

Musical Performances

Courtesy of Sabrina Castell

The Gendron Franco Center is the region’s premier performance and event center. Take in a performance there by the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, an 80-member orchestra performing everything from classical to movie music with guest artists from around the nation. Or attend one of the Maine Music Society’s choral or chamber singers’ concerts of popular and classic music.

Friendly Bike Sales & Service

996 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 241-3233 Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 www.busytownbikes.com

PROVIDING RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE LA METRO REGION TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY WEAR IT www.safewaters.com

THINGS TO DO

Spotlight On OUTDOOR RECREATION This 325-acre wooded park is best known by rock hounds for yielding crystals of tourmaline and quartz. An extensive network of forested trails link abandoned quarries, gleaming slag piles, steep ledges, and giant boulders. Rock hounds have known about this area for over 150 years, when the first discoveries of gem-quality tourmaline were found. Today, amateurs may still search the mine tilling for apatite, tourmaline, and quartz specimens (special rules apply). The park is open year-round from dawn until dusk. Park brochures, which include a trail map, park rules, and other park information, are available at the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department office. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The park is located on Stevens Mills Road, Auburn.

Stay to play

Mount Apatite Park

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300 Main Street | Lewiston, Maine 04240 207-795-0111

THINGS TO DO

Spotlight On GOLF Fox Ridge Golf Club 550 Penley Corner Road, Auburn | 207-777-4653 Set in a rural and scenic setting, this highly ranked course offers lots of variety and universal playability in order for all levels of golfers to enjoy it. Martindale Country Club 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn | 207-782-1107 Tucked away in a spot off Exit 75 of I-95, this course features beautiful scenery, views of Mt. Washington, modernized facilities, and four sets of tees for all ability levels. 18 holes, lunch and dinner daily from Grille19 (breakfast Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)

Poland Spring Country Club 640 Maine Street, Poland Spring | 207-998-4351 Part of the scenic Poland Spring Resort, this course offers a driving range, velvet bent grass greens, lessons, and tees for all abilities.

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Springbrook Golf Club 141 US Highway 202, Leeds | 207946-5900 This championship course features some of the best greens in Maine enhanced by seasonal wildflowers that attract a variety of bird species. A great, challenging choice for golfers of all abilities. 18 holes, food offered in clubhouse and snackbar

Turner Highlands Golf Course 10 Highland Ave, Turner | 207224-7060 This course features scenic mountain views, elite greens, and unique hole designs. 18 holes, food offered at The Highland Grille

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BETHEL Maine’s Mountains

Nestled in the western mountains of Maine, only 45 minutes from Auburn, Bethel is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with trails ranging in different levels and offering scenic views of wildlife, caves, waterfalls, lakes, forests, and more. Summer activities include biking, hiking, ziplines, rock climbing, swimming, golf, canoe rentals, river rafting, and horseback riding. During the winter months, During the winter months, Bethel doesn’t miss a beat and offers snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, downhill skiing, ice fishing, tubing, and snowboarding. If you’re not the outdoor type, Bethel has you covered with laser tag, an art gallery, a movie theatre, a variety of dining experiences, shopping, and antique stores.

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CAMDEN + ROCKLAND Maine’s Coastal Jewel

A little more than an hour east of Lewiston sits Camden and Rockland. Considered the jewel of the Maine coast, Camden is a working harbor with lobstering and fishing boats going out daily. Rockland is a working seaport, rich in tradition and artistic culture, with museums, galleries, the Maine State Ferry, as well as farmers’ and fish markets. There are hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park, outdoor venues at the Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre, a variety of restaurants, and live entertainment during the summer months. If you’re venturing to Camden for the beaches, you will not be disappointed with Barrett’s Cove Beach, a freshwater beach located on Megunticook Lake that offers views of the Camden Hills State Park. Laite Memorial Beach is a pebble beach next to Camden Harbor with scenic views and a grass hilltop perfect for picnics. Camden Hills State Park offers year-round trail activities, camping, and even winter camping complete with rustic shelter for adventurers.

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Only 20 minutes east of Auburn, Freeport is a walkable town with outlet stores and LL Bean’s Flagship store, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. While Freeport is a shopper’s paradise and is considered the birthplace of Maine, it is also rich in history and immersed in culture to explore.

The Desert of Maine is a unique opportunity to see a desert in Maine, with 30-acres of sand dunes that provide walking trails and historical tours — you can even pitch a tent and stay awhile. Freeport is a working harbor, so visitors can dine on fresh lobster while watching the boats travel on the Harraseeket River. There are scenic ocean cruises, boat rentals, and tours to explore the tidal rivers and even take hikes with goats. If that isn’t enough, the area is home to the largest full-scale rotating and revolving atlas in the world. Coupled with numerous fairs and festivals throughout the year and summer concerts in the park, Freeport is a great way to spend the day when staying in the LA region. 38

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PORTLAND’S OLD PORT Maine’s Fishing Heritage The Old Port takes you back in time with cobblestone streets, 19th-century warehouses, and a working wharf. Once a world-renowned port, the town offers some of Maine’s best dining experiences. The Old Port delivers something for everyone with daily brewery tours, the Portland Museum of Art, antiques, and shopping. On the must-do list is a visit to the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. You can experience a pub crawl with local tour guides, a Duck Tour on a land/sea bus that provides 60-minutes of legends and sightseeing tours, or venture out on a boat chartered for fishing, foodies, lighthouses, or even whale watching tours. As night falls, the Old Port is just getting started with outside live entertainment, pubs, theme bars, comedy clubs, and dance clubs. For the truly adventurous, there is a walking tour dedicated to the Legends and History of a Haunted Old Port. If you’re a sports fan, come and root for one of the home teams — the Portland Sea Dogs (baseball), Maine Celtics (basketball), and Maine Mariners (hockey).

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Stay a Lifetime Living in the region provides you endless opportunities to explore and discover. With 16 communities to choose from in the region, affordable housing costs, low crime rates, excellent schools, and rich cultural options, you can have a full life when you make a home here. From rolling farmlands to quaint city lots, friendly historic villages to cooperative housing, walkable neighborhoods, and short commutes are all great reasons to call Androscoggin County home. If you have come to retire, take advantage of top-notch healthcare and an ingrained culture of health and wellness. 41

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THE LA REGION Metropolitan The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan region stretches across Androscoggin Androscoggin County’s 16 communities. Through the center of the county, county, and and joining joining the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Auburn, runs the Androscoggin River. River. As As the the second largest metropolitan area in Maine, more than 60% of the state’s state’s population is within 30 miles of LA, making this a great area to live, work, work, and play. While other areas of Maine boast rocky coastline or mountains perfect for skiing, LA and its surrounding towns towns are are only a half-hour drive from these idyllic destinations. The area offers offers affordable affordable real estate, first-rate healthcare, and abundant employment opportunities. Courtesy of Bates

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICIANS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS Central Maine healthcare, is looking for physicians to join our network that provides accessible, comprehensive and world-class care to more than 400,000 people in central, western and mid-coast Maine. Our affiliation with Mass General Hospital in Boston Provides our community with the most innovative and current treatments available without having to leave Maine. As one of the Maine’s largest healthcare systems, Central Maine Healthcare offers you a tremendous range of practice and academic opportunities including education and research. A 3 Hospital System that includes 350 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians in primary care, specialty, and surgical disciplines who bring their expertise to patients at more than 75 practice sites throughout Central Maine. Our team of providers find tremendous satisfaction being part of a healthcare system where their voice is heard and where they can be at the center of changing the face of healthcare for 400,000+ living in central, western and mid-coast regions of the state. We are actively growing and expanding our services for the community we serve every day. Integrated care is provided without “turf battles” amount specialties. Together we will identify innovative ways to optimize, work as a team and maximize our potential to care for our patients. Not only is it important for us to stay focused on caring for our patients, it’s equally as important for us to care for you, ensuring your health and safety, providing you with a positive work environment, offering opportunities to learn and grow and rewarding you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package as outlined in our job postings. If you or a colleague has an interest in further information about our Physician and Advanced Practice Provider opportunities, please contact our System Director, Provider Recruitment, Melissa Miller via email at millerme@cmhc.org or APPLY online at: https://www.cmhc.org/health-professionals/careers/. Please mention this article!

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The communities of Lewiston and Auburn host several events each year that embed the values of health and wellness into the culture of the region. These competitive events are family-friendly, welcome all skill levels, and leverage the outdoor assets of the area. People across the region rally their teams, train, register, and race for fun, cash, and a purpose. Check out one of these events:

LA RIVER RACE An event that celebrates recreation on the river, this pairing of the LA Metro Chamber and Androscoggin Land Trust hosts a placemaking event on the Auburn and Lewiston waterfronts that showcases the river’s contribution to the local economy and people. ANNUALLY IN JUNE

DEMPSEY CHALLENGE

A fundraising event from area native, Patrick Dempsey, that supports free cancer care services. This event has categories for short and long-distance walking, running, and biking. ANNUALLY IN SEPTEMBER

TRIPLE CROWN Combining the YMCA Fit Fest, Emily’s Run, and the LA Bridge Run, this event is a triple cause, triple challenge, triple crown, for one community. ANNUALLY IN AUGUST

Spotlight On LOCAL FOOD SCENE What makes a vibrant regional local food culture? A central location within the state that houses and connects farms and food producers to thriving markets. A longstanding agricultural history with farming heritage, passion, and knowledge eager to pass on to the next generation. And some of the best soil in the state. With a growing, relatively young, producer community made up of over a hundred farmers and food producers; direct producer to consumer outlets including City-wide farmers’ markets, farm stands, and CSA (Community Sustainable Agriculture) opportunities; family friendly, beloved agro-tourist destinations; and a high quality selection of local breweries and restaurants that offer traditional and global cuisine featuring select local ingredients, the region has all the right ingredients for good food and a strong local food culture.

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Finally, we have a local food vision for short-term growth as laid out by the Local Foods Local Places Action Plan, the resulting from a 2019 community planning session of more than 80 stakeholders from across Lewiston-Auburn’s producer, consumer, business, and municipal sectors. The plan, its continued progress, and ways to engage and support are available at the website of the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn, which has been providing anchor coordination www.goodfood4la.org.

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TOP INDUSTRIES The region’s top industries employ roughly 25% of the overall workforce, from creative and advertising positions, executives to skilled labor, and all stages of career growth in between. Our employment by industry is well diversified and supports a resilient local economy.

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Activating Opportunity Close to Home A historic center of manufacturing and commerce, the Auburn and Lewsiton region is also home to a dynamic set of educational institutions, with programs ranging from pre-K to Ph.D. and nearly everything in between. A key to developing a vibrant workforce and thriving economy is a robust educational ecosystem that can address the varied and ever-changing needs of the community—meeting people at the right point on their journey as a learner. Our educational offerings extend from Head Start and private preschool facilities to first-rate public and private K-12 schools to post-secondary institutions that educate nearly 6,000 students each year. Convenient local access to premier educational programs allows those who call Auburn and Lewsiton home to activate careers and unlock opportunities within a short walk or drive from home. For lifelong learners, courses are always available to acquire a new skill or explore a

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new hobby. Our community’s “can do” ethos also brings our educational institutions together, fostering collaboration between schools, colleges, and universities. Undergraduates are often working in K-12 classrooms or conducting public interest research projects with local non-profit organizations. Besides their core educational missions, our schools and colleges also attract thousands of visitors to the region each year to enjoy arts and cultural events, museum exhibits, lectures, and exciting athletic contests. For local residents, there’s always something to see, to do, and to learn on the many campuses across the twin cities of Auburn and Lewiston.

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Art Walk LA celebrates the Lewiston Auburn arts scene and community, bringing art, crafts, and live entertainment to more than 20 venues and outdoor spaces in downtown LA on each final Friday in May through September. The event draws thousands of art lovers, families, and area residents downtown to meet up with neighbors and enjoy the scene. It’s a staple of culture, civics, and economic development in the Twin Cities. Museum LA offers a robust rotation of exhibitions about this storied industrial center’s rich history and culture. Learn more at LAArts.org/artwalk.

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Starting a Business In the Region The region is home to a strong ecosystem of support for entrepreneurs and business startups. The cities of Auburn and Lewiston each have robust economic development teams with friendly people who can help you navigate available resources, permitting, and licensing. The LA Metro Chamber, Maine Women’s Network, BNI, and Think Local are just a few of the associations that help you build relationships with vendors, B2B, and B2C opportunities. Don’t know where to start? Reach out to the Chamber for a free consultation and help getting the introductions you need. Just a few of the partners working together are: LA Metro Chamber of Commerce | 207-783-2249 Auburn Business Development | 207-333-6601 Lewiston Economic Development | 207-513-3126 Maine Small Business Development Center at AVCOG | 207-783-9186 SCORE | 207-772-1147 New Ventures | 207-621-3440 CEI Women’s Business Center Southwest | 207-504-5900

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Situated on the west side of the Androscoggin River, more than 40% of Auburn’s land is agricultural. Auburn offers the best of both worlds, with a walkable downtown district close to hotels, breweries, and restaurants. Auburn has an active neighborhood association in the New Auburn Neighborhood, responsible for coordinating neighborhood events and business advocacy. Auburn has invested in a new elementary school and will open a new high school in fall 2021, reflecting the community’s commitment to education. Auburn is an age-friendly community, with a new senior community center and dynamic programming for older residents.

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Lewiston is Maine’s secondlargest city, running east of the Androscoggin River. Home to historic mills that tell its legacy of hard work and immigration through the generations, the downtown district is a walkable neighborhood with restaurants, breweries, small businesses, and arts. A regional employment hub, two large healthcare systems and two colleges comprise just a few of the largest employers. The city offers a regional technical center, a modern performing arts center, and three new elementary schools in the last ten years-investing in tomorrow’s future is a priority for Lewiston’s residents. One of the most diverse cities in Maine, Lewiston is home to the people, businesses, and cultural offerings of French-Canada, Ireland, and Central and Eastern Africa.

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Building a bright future from our rich past! Historic Poland, Maine, is a vibrant, rural community at the crossroads of central Maine with excellent access to two of Maine’s three metropolitan areas. With our business–oriented town government and a modern school system, Poland is where families and businesses can thrive! Poland covers an area of almost 50 sq. miles and has a population of 6,000+ year-round residents with many more seasonal visitors. Poland has a abundant nature and year-round recreation opportunities including five lakes, three golf courses, hiking trails, snowmobiling and a ATV trails, hunting, fishing, museums, library, a state park, a mineral camp, a town beach, and much more! Poland Spring Resort, Wolf Cove Inn, and three campgrounds offer lodging. Dine at one of our local restaurants. Poland is a great place to visit, vacation, or live and raise a family. Come open a business, and grow with our Poland community!

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Lisbon ~ Come to play ~ Choose to stay When you visit Lisbon, you will ﬁnd a vibrant community that loves the outdoors and community events. From our gorgeous Androscoggin River trail to the 300+ Acre Beaver Park, there is plenty of outdoor activity.

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Lisbon + DURHAM As you drive east of the metropolitan region along Route 196, a major throughway, you will arrive in Lisbon. Lisbon is the birthplace of Moxie Soda and host to the annual Moxie Festival. The community has been one of the fastest-growing business areas in the state in recent years: growth that extends farther east to Lisbon Falls, where you will find an idyllic, walkable downtown. Each summer, Lisbon hosts concerts in the park, where a small bridge over the falls will connect you to Durham. This quiet, rural town of open fields and green forests remains a place where time slows down and life is less hurried.

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Wales and Sabattus are two towns north of the LA region, both acting as quiet, residential communities for employees in LA and Augusta. Sabattus is home to Willow Pond Farm, the first in Maine to offer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares. The town’s agricultural roots are still part of the community’s identity today, where three sugar houses are open to the public on Maine Maple Sunday. Wales offers a pick-your-own pumpkin patch at nearby Seaman’s Farm. If quiet backroads and short commutes are the lifestyle you seek, these are the towns for you.

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The LA region makes for a great place to retire — whether you’re choosing to be close to family, world-class accessible healthcare, or cultural activities. Forbes recently named Lewiston among the top 25 places to retire in America, but any community in the region is a great place to spend your golden years. The area’s low crime rates, affordable rental and real-estate markets, and the first-class care at both of the health systems are top reasons to retire in the area. Staying healthy is easy when you live in communities that prioritize health and wellness. With smooth, paved walking trails safe for feet or wheels, regular farmers’ markets and CSAs delivered to local spots, and many wellness activities and events, you won’t be alone while you stay fit.

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DISCOVER IT ALL The LA Region has so much to offer, you might need to keep track of everything to explore and discover! Whether you are discovering for the day, exploring in an extended stay, or rediscovering the place you call home, there is no shortage of new and exciting experiences.

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GET OUTDOORS Take a hike or ride your bike on the hundreds of miles of trails.

EAT LOCAL FOOD Dine at one of the many restaurants or stop by the farmer’s markets.

TAKE IN A SHOW View the performing arts at one of our theaters or catch the world-class Bates Dance Festival.

GO FOR A PADDLE Enjoy the region from the water- exploring the mills on the Androscoggin River or paddling the lakes.

VISIT THE PAST Learn our history at one of the museums or the self-guided tour in the streets.

PICK YOUR OWN Select the seasonal offering at anyof the farms, pumpkins, apples and berries come with mazes, hayrides and more.

GET CULTURED View the public art or attend ArtWalk to see all the creativity, culture, and handcrafted goods the region has to offer.

FIND A FESTIVAL Attend festivals that celebrate craft beer, balloons, seasons, and the river.