Sentimental Journey "Nostalgic Music Memories" Fundraising Event Community Little Theatre, Auburn, Maine - 4/25/10 2:00 PM A fundraising for the Community Little Theatre in Auburn Maine and a trip back in time to the music of the 1930'2 40's 50's and 60's.  Tickets are also available on line at www.laclt.com. The Community Little Theatre located at 30 Academy Street at the Great Falls Arts Center in Auburn Maine.  The box office can be reached at (207) 783-0958.  Also, be sure to check out their website for upcoming events and auditions!   If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Lewiston/Auburn area, be sure to check out www.HomeSeller.me for tools and resources to start your search or find out what you home is worth. 04/24/2010

Local Food:  Support the local economy, environment, and your own wallet all at once! How many times do you get a chance to do all of these things and get some yummy produce at the same time?  Here in Maine, and especially in the Lewiston/Auburn area we have access to many sources of locally grown sustainable food as well as many food service providers.  Frequenting our locally owned and operated food producers keeps more of our hard earned money in our local economy.  It helps the environment by encouraging and rewarding sustainable practices and by not having the costs and impact of food that travels great distances. At Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce, you get the added benefit of better prices than the grocery chains!  I begin my series on local food with the veggies and one of my favo... 04/21/2010

Located along side the Androscoggin River in southern central Maine, the Lewiston / Auburn area (L-A) has no shortage of things to do! Spring is here, the snow is gone, and opportunities for outdoor fun abound here in Lewiston/Auburn.  Although the combined population of these two cities makes us the 2nd largest community in the state, some people do not realize the abundance of outdoor recreational activities, parks, & areas with a small town, rural feel.  Not only does this area have job opportunities, but it offers the quality of life people are seeking when coming to Maine.  From Lewiston's designation as an "All American City," to Auburn's beautiful library and festival plaza, L-A has it all. Here are just a few of the outdoor activities available to residents and visitors in Lewis... 04/20/2010

Mark Your Calendars Now! The Auburn Public Library will hold it's much celebrated and popular annual book sale Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:00PM.  You don't want to miss this once a year event!  Many books and materials are just 50 cents - $1.  Towards the end of the sale you can get a whole bag of books for just $5! Join your friends and neighbors.  I know I'll be there bright and early.  The library is located at 49 Spring Street in Auburn.  There is additional parking across the railroad tracks just off Library Street. 04/16/2010

COMMUNITY RECYCLE DAY In light of several towns considering discontinuing their curbside recycling programs, this may be a wonderful opportunity.  Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am-1pm Where:  In the parking lot next to Community Credit Union, 40 Stanley Street, Auburn (just off Center Street, behind Stratham Tire)  Lewiston, ME - - In celebration of Earth Day, a Community Recycle Event will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am-1pm. Several local organizations have donated their services to help community members do their part in recycling. The following items will be accepted for drop off: Televisions, tires, mixed paper, CPU's, Cell Phones, Glass, Monitors, Eye Glasses, #2 Plastics, #1-7 plastics, Printers, Printer Cartridges, Newspapers, Laptops, Batteries, Tin Cans, Digital... 04/16/2010

March 18, 7:30 p.m. "A Grand Night for Singing," written by Walter Bobbie with music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, directed by David Lock, a not to be missed innovative and lavish show, $13/adult, Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Center for the Arts, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.783.0058, www.laclt.com. March 19, 5-8 p.m. "A Matter of Conscience," Opening Reception, juried exhibition of 3-D artwork and sculpture by Maine high school age artists, refreshments served, five cash prizes awarded at 6 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.3813, www.harlowgallery.org. March 20, 10 a.m. Winter Walk, visit nature at its winter best, may need snowshoes, presented by the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, meet at Round Top trailhead, Watson... 04/16/2010

Do you need a VA mortgage done with no complications? You need to trust a experienced loan officer. Call 207-777-4609 or e-mail me to qualify millard@mortgageinmaine.com. With over 9 years of experience with VA loans I have seen all of the pitfalls and I can see around the curve to be able to avoid problems. A walk through of the VA mortgage process The first day 1. I can obtain your certificate of eligibility online 2. Qualifiy you based on your income, credit and assets 3. Obtain an automated underwriting approval 4. I set up at least two different interest rate options and e-mail the two options and the pre-approval to you The second day 1. Meet to go over the application sent to you the day before. 2. Collect most current pay stubs, W2's for the past two years, last two months of ba... 03/19/2010

Home Value Update for Auburn ME Through September 2009 According to Zillow.com, the listing prices of single family homes have increased 6.0% in the last 3 months, while listing prices of condos have remained flat. The current mean listing price of homes for sale on the market in Auburn, ME, is $159,000. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Auburn, ME, in the past year through September 2009: Median List PriceMore Auburn Home Values   If you're looking for a home or condo to purchase in Auburn, ME, or in the surrounding area, then try this home search. You can still buy a home with no money down with the USDA Rural Development Home Loan program. With the FHA Mortgage program, you can purchase a home with as little as 3.5% down. When you're ready to buy a ... 11/01/2009

Get a Free List of Websites of Government and Bank Foreclosure Listings in Auburn, ME There are a number of websites that contain free listings of government and bank foreclosed homes in Auburn, ME. These websites contain descriptions, color photos, and addresses of the foreclosed homes for sale in Auburn, ME. And, most of these websites have government and bank foreclosure listings nationwide. There's no charge to search the foreclosure listings on any of these websites, and there's no 7-day free trial period either. Virtually all of these websites do not require any personal information to get access to the government and bank foreclosure listings. You can access these foreclosure listings anytime you want and as often as you want - free of charge!  Get your own directory of free webs... 10/16/2009

FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development Loans in Auburn, ME Are you looking for a home mortgage loan in the Auburn, ME area? Then you've come to the right place! Northeast Community Mortgage is a mortgage broker serving Auburn, ME, and many of the surrounding areas. When you decide to buy a home or refinance a mortgage in Auburn, ME or in the surrounding area, your search for a home mortgage loan should start and end here.  With so many lenders to choose from in the greater Auburn area, you should choose one you can trust to find the mortgage loan that will best meet your needs. As a mortgage broker, we help our clients obtain a loan from the lender who has the terms that best matches their needs. In terms of mortgage programs, we specialize in FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development loans. We ... 10/16/2009

The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Auburn ME for October 16, 2009 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Auburn, ME. What the Mortgage Backed Securities Market is Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 101.58 this morning - up 3/32 from yesterday's close. The chart below shows today's price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon: The FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon is currently trading at 100.56 - down 1/32 from its opening. Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes down, the yield goes up - and so do mortgage interest rates. I expect that mortgage interest rates will essentially be the same in price today as compared to yesterday. Economic Reports, News, and Events Affecting Mortgage Interest R... 10/16/2009

Join us & the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive in Auburn Maine. Friday, August 21st at the Auburn Mall 9am to 3pm ***Free T-shirts & coupon for a carton of Friendly's Ice Cream!***  ***Even a chance to win Red Sox tickets!***   Sponsored by:  Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine 34 Center Street Auburn ME 04210 Call 1-800-Givelife American Red Cross Positive ID Required www.newenglandblood.org 08/20/2009

It is time for the annual Auburn Community Block party to mark the National Night Out in downtown Auburn Maine!  With all of the free food and activities, I know that I will be there.  My assistant's son had a blast last year!  Don't miss the great opportunity for free summer fun in our great city! Tuesday, August 4th, starting at 5:30 in the Festival Plaza on Main Street. This is not a fund raising event - it is an anti-crime, completely free public safety event, designed to serve the children and families of our community.  The Auburn Police Department knows how to throw a community block party and this year's NNO promises to be the biggest we've had! We will supply food, beverages and plenty of family style fun. APD volunteers and staff will serve hotdogs, lemonade & popcorn. There w... 07/31/2009

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 a new all day class is being offered to any agent from any agency called "Buyer Mastery" at Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine, located at 34 Center Street in Auburn.  The class is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and will help you develop your knowledge, skills and accountability methods when working with buyers in a buyers market. The class will talk about models and systems that are proven ways of accomplishing big goals, build your knowlege base of information and resources available, as well as include invaluable insights and advice from top agents throughout the country.  The class will also contain exercises, role-plays and discussion that allow you to master new skills in a safe environment.  Finally, you will also develop a buyer mastery action plan that will gu... 03/14/2009

Join us in Auburn on July 4th for the 12th Annual Liberty Festival!  Beautiful Fireworks over the river and so much more.  Check out the festival website for more information at http://www.libertyfestival.org/pastevents.html Entertainment ScheduleFestival Plaza in Auburn 4:00 PM Solaris  5:00 PM  It's Always Something 6:00 PM  Rick Graham Bank 7:00 PM  Gypsy 8:00 PM  Lindsay Montana 8:45 PM  The Distributors 9:30 PM  Fireworks 10:00 PM  The Distributors with Special Guests Entertainment ScheduleVeteran's Park     5:00 PM  Nick Knowlton and Friends 6:00 PM  Maine Event Cheer 6:30 PM  Footloose 7:15 PM  Dirty McCurdy 8:30 PM  David Angel and The Memories 9:30 PM  Fireworks Maine's Premier 4th of July Celebration                             06/27/2008

Don't Miss the Auburn Winter Festival February 1, 2, & 3!The Auburn Maine Parks & Recreation department hosts this celebration of one of our favorite seasons here in Maine - Winter!  The Auburn Winter Festival includes something for everyone!Here is just a short list of some of the activities:Sledding, bon fires, movies, bands, ice sculpture, skiing, torch-light parade, Children's indoor carnival, sleigh rides, races, skating, shovel races, and so much more!Click the link below to register:  Or check out the directions and schedule of events below.https://activenet4.active.com/auburnparksandrecreation/For more information on Central and Western Maine events or attractions, feel free to contact us at 207-689-9880.  The Tanya Busch Team, Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine is proud to live i... 01/29/2008

 Yes, it is definitely Ice Fishing season, but if you are already making your plans for a spring visit to Maine, don't miss Lake Auburn!According to Tom Seymour's write-up on http://www.trails.com/ (Falcon Publishing): "This cold, deep 2,260-acre reservoir ... (has) rocky shorelines and water up to 118 feet deep (that) make for good fishing for a variety of species. Even though this lake is found in an urban setting, the shoreline has little development, giving a sense of wildness. A portion of the southern end of the lake is closed to all water-related activities, but the rest of the lake is open to fishing and recreational boating. Swimming is not allowed, so competition from water-skiers is not a problem. This lake is a noted early-season producer. While the northern lakes are still ... 01/25/2008

Lost Valley Ski ResortLost Valley is a family ski haven, with 15 trails and a snowboard terrain park. Most of Lost Valley's trails are rated beginner and intermediate, with some challenges for more advanced skiers. Lost Valley is also a great setting for mountain biking. Located on a wooded 300-acre site, Lost Valley has combined a series of tote roads and single track trails to form a unique trail system. The wooded terrain is varied with rolling hills, streams and bridges. Lost Valley's trails are maintained by an experienced staff. Plentiful and densely-wooded space is also perfect for paintball, one of today's most popular adventure sports. Lost Valley also rents its banquet facilities and caters events from small to large.For more information about Lost Valley call 207-784-1561, or... 01/25/2008

Lewiston and Auburn Maine have much to offer, butDid You Know:Former TV "Survivor" star Julie Berry was born in Lewiston Former Baltimore Oriole Mike Bordick was a resident of Auburn TV/movie sensation Patrick Dempsey attended St. Dominic Regional High School Media personality Bryant Gumbel attended Bates College George H. W. Bush was stationed at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport during World War II Senator Olympia Snowe is a native of Auburn Modern artist/painter/writer Marsden Hartley lived in L-A Marilyn Monroe's first husband, James Dougherty of Auburn, married Monroe, who was still known as Norma Jean Baker, when she was 16 and he was 21 The late folk performer Tom Rowe was from L-A The late folk perfomer Lenny Breau was also an L-A native sonThis little tid bit brought to you by:... 01/25/2008

So Much To Do - So Little Time!Maine is known for it's incredible scenery and wide variety of outdoor activities.  Here in the Lewiston Auburn area of Central Maine, we pride ourselves in the plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventures!  From the ski slopes, to the lakes, to the mighty Androscoggin river - We've got it all!  LA Arts has put together a great links page for many of the activities you and your family can enjoy in our area.  Click the link below to begin!  Don't miss the Great Falls Balloon Festival right herein Auburneach year!  Come visit us at www.TanyaB.comThe Tanya Busch Team, Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine 01/25/2008