Lewiston : Maine

Lewiston and Auburn, known as the Twin Cities of the Androscoggin, together form the industrial and commercial heart of Maine. They share nearly every city benefits and service except government. Both cities possess a diversified economy dependent on services and manufacturing. The region experienced a sudden building boom in the late 1980s. During the next decade the economy shifted from large manufacturers to entrepreneurial small companies. Lewiston continues to be one of the strongest manufacturing areas in New England.

The area enjoys a four-season climate. The summers are pleasant and winters are generally cold, but prolonged periods of cold weather are rare.
Area: 34 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 121 feet above sea level

Latitude: 44.10 N, Longitude: 70.19 W

Average Temperatures: January, 20.5° F; July, 71.4° F; average, 46.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 45.8 inches of rain, 70.1 inches of snow.

Population: 36,050 (as on July 2005)

Festivals

    * Great Falls Balloon Festival
    * Greek Festival

Attractions

    * Bates College
    * Mt David
    * Thorn-crag Bird Sanctuary
    * Mt. Apatite recreation area in Auburn