Lewiston, ME
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About Lewiston
- • Patrick Dempsey, actor known for "Grey's Anatomy," was born in Lewiston.
- • The Franco Center, a cultural hub, preserves Lewiston's Franco-American heritage.
- • Water power from the Androscoggin River fueled Lewiston's textile mill boom.
- • Lewiston's Kora Shrine hosts the annual Feztival of Trees, a major holiday event.
- • The Great Fire of 1933 destroyed much of downtown Lewiston, prompting rebuilding.
- • Named for landowner Moses Lewes, it was incorporated as a town in 1795.
- • With about 37,000 residents, it is Maine's second largest city after Portland.
- • Sitting at 200 feet, its elevation contributes to varied weather patterns.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are now key sectors in the Lewiston economy.
- • A resilient, hardworking spirit permeates, despite economic challenges.
- • The Boston Red Sox, New England's team, are followed closely by Lewiston fans.
- • Bates College in Lewiston hosted part of the 1990 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship.
