Moving to or from Auburn?
Lewiston's twin city across the Androscoggin River — historically a shoe-manufacturing center, now home to the Maine Veterans' Homes headquarters, Mount Apatite Park, and Auburn Municipal Airport.
- 24,000 City population
- 110,000 Metro area
- 1842 Founded
- Central Maine / Androscoggin Valley Region
Why people move to Auburn.
- Being Lewiston's twin city
- Historic shoe-manufacturing heritage
- Mount Apatite Park (mineral-collecting destination)
- Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
- Maine Veterans' Homes HQ
- Being part of 'L-A' (Lewiston-Auburn) metro
Auburn was once called 'The Shoe City' — at its peak in the early 1900s, Auburn produced more shoes than any other US city, with dozens of shoe factories along the Androscoggin River. The industry has long since declined, but historic shoe factory buildings remain throughout downtown, some redeveloped into apartments and commercial space. Auburn and Lewiston together are collectively known as 'L-A.'
Where people live in Auburn.
A quick guide to Auburn's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Auburn
Historic core with restored buildings
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New Auburn
Residential neighborhood
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Central Auburn
Mix of residential and commercial
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Mount Apatite area
Residential near the park
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Lewiston (across river)
Twin city
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Turner (nearby)
Small town north
Where people spend their time in Auburn.
- Mount Apatite Park West Auburn
- Auburn Public Library Downtown
- Lake Auburn North Auburn
- Androscoggin Riverwalk Downtown
- Norlands Living History Center Livermore
- Auburn Mall Central Auburn
Planning a Auburn move.
- Winter is severe; plan weather-buffer days November-March
- Portland ME commute is 45 minutes south
- Amtrak service is limited; Lewiston has some services
- Auburn is more suburban-residential; Lewiston is more urban
Moving in Auburn: FAQ.
Is Auburn the same as Lewiston?
Separate cities but collectively known as 'L-A' (Lewiston-Auburn). They're twin cities across the Androscoggin River with a combined metro of about 110K. Lewiston is larger and more urban; Auburn is smaller and more suburban. The two cities share an airport, utilities, and many services, but have separate governments and school districts.
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