Tear it down, or spend a kazillion dollars renovating the space? The City of Lewiston Maine has long struggled with ideas for what to do with the Bates Mill No. 5 building.  Much of the city center has been undergoing a revival over the past ten years.  This landmark remnant of Lewiston's textile mill hay days came to the forefront this past year when an initiative to build a casino, hotel, and convention center on the site failed to get voter approval. Most of us in the Lewiston/Auburn Maine area have never seen the inside of the building that we pass by each day.  From the outside, it appears to be fraught with possibilities.  Mainers pride themselves on their creative utilization of the old for something new.  Other mill buildings in the area have been successfully renovated, althoug... 01/08/2012

While “Buy Local” campaigns seem to be gaining momentum around the country this year, Mainers have long valued locally made products.  The Lewiston/Auburn area has a wealth of small owner/operated businesses for holiday shoppers to choose from.   On Thursday, December 15th, the Lewiston Winter Farmers Market will be transformed into a Holiday Extravaganza, making it easy for area residents to shop for a home grown holiday.You will find hand-crafted unique foods, gifts, & even gift certificates.  Stock up on Maine grown and Maine made products including fresh fruits and veggies, pasture-raised meats, eggs, seafood, fresh milk and artisan cheeses. Buy bread and baked goods to freeze for the holidays, maple products, and one of a kind sweets.   Find unique gifts like hand crafted soaps, po... 12/11/2011