City of Auburn, Maine

Auburn is one of Maine’s Twin Cities, but it has plenty to offer in its own right. The history of the city is one common to many throughout Maine – a settlement along the river that thrived as mills and factories attracted immigrant populations to the area. Even as the industries that led to Auburn’s growth have declined and left the city, it remains one of Maine’s bigger cities. With a population of around 23,000, Auburn is bigger than the state capital of Augusta.

 

Transportation

Auburn is close to major highways including Interstate 95, as well as Routes 202 and Route 4 which provide easy access to larger cities.

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Shopping & Dining

Auburn offers many chain restaurants mixed in with some local pubs and grills, large grocery shopping or wholesale membership stores, home goods stores, novelty and thrift shops.

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Employment

Auburn is also home to many numerous large companies that draw people to the city for employment opportunities.

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Cultural Attractions

Though it’s a city on the smaller side by national standards, Auburn has plenty to offer in the way of cultural attractions; a community theater Community Little Theater (performances since 1940), historic buildings with tours, a historic society. Visit the chamber of commerce to learn more: https://lametrochamber.com/

 

Recreation

Auburn is not far from the lakes or mountains! Indoors or outdoors, Auburn has a way for you to stay active. Walking, biking or running on the Auburn Riverwalk or Mount Apitate Park, Norway Savings Bank Sports Arena, skiing, golfing, all within minutes of Stable Ridge.

 

Exploring Auburn Maine

Auburn acts as a service center as well as a cultural, educational and recreational center. It is a thriving community with much to offer residents, commuters, and tourists alike.

 

Community

Throughout the year Auburn plays host to special events. The Winter Festival brings the community together and encourages people to get outside during the colder months. Art in the Park is a day for people to appreciate artwork and meet artists while enjoying live music on a summer day in Maine. The annual Great Falls Balloon Festival is put on by Auburn and Lewiston and balloons rise on either side of the Androscoggin over the course of a summer weekend. The sights are impressive – whether it’s seeing the balloons lined up on the ground, waiting to fly, or the balloons actually in the air floating above Maine’s Twin Cities and the Androscoggin River. In addition to the impressive balloon launches, a carnival and family fun day are part of the festivities.

 

Schools

Auburn is home to seven public elementary schools, one public middle school, and the NEW Edward Little local public high school. St. Dominic’s is the local Catholic high school, drawing students from outside of Auburn who want a private education. Central Maine Community College draws students from the region for higher education. The school offers in-person and online courses, as well as opportunities for high school students to earn college credits. They proudly advertise that they offer some of the lowest tuition rates in New England.

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Healthcare

While Auburn does not have a hospital within its city limits, both St. Mary’s and Central Maine Medical Center are nearby, just across the river in Lewiston. Auburn does have St. Mary’s campus that offers some medical care. The Auburn campus includes radiology and lab services, cardiac and physical rehab, as well as an internal adult medicine practice. Auburn residents have many local options for primary care, as well as dentists, optometrists, and other medical specialties.