Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Lewiston


Related Topics

  
  Lewiston, Idaho - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lewiston, Idaho is a city in northern Idaho, at the confluence of the Snake River and the Clearwater River.
Lewiston is home to Lewis-Clark State College, and is the county seat for Nez Perce County, Idaho.
A resolution to have the capital of the Idaho Territory moved from Lewiston to Boise was passed on December 7, 1864.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lewiston,_Idaho   (852 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston and Auburn are often thought of as a single entity and referred to as Lewiston-Auburn, which is sometimes abbreviated as L-A.
Lewiston is home to Bates College, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Lewiston campus of the University of Southern Maine, and several medical centers.
While the Diocese of Portland did not relocate to Lewiston, the cathedral is a prominent landmark and source of pride, and became a basilica in 2004.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lewiston,-Maine   (2709 words)

  
 Utah History Encyclopedia
Lewiston, Utah, is located in the geographic center of Cache Valley, twenty miles northwest of Logan and ten miles south of Preston, Idaho.
As Lewiston grew, the school and other churches were built away from the center of town, and a separate community building and recreational facilities were built.
Anticipating an upsurge in growth, Lewiston incorporated as a town in 1904 and reincorporated as a city in 1921.
www.media.utah.edu /UHE/l/LEWISTON.html   (811 words)

  
 [No title]
Lewiston and Auburn's common roots are inextricably entwined with the Androscoggin River and the industrial base it spawned.
This section of Lewiston is known as "Frenchville." When the textile mills were built, thousands of people left their poor farms in Quebec and moved here -- the 10-hour, six-day work week in the mills being a respite from the toil on the farms.
Lewiston's canal system was a formidable engineering project aimed at directing the flow of the river into straight water ways along the mill sites.
www.androscoggincounty.com /visitor/latour.html   (4508 words)

  
 Newhouse A1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Lewiston has its first mosque, operating from a storefront on Lisbon Street, which en route to a neighboring town becomes a highway dedicated to the memory of Sgt. Thomas Field, a native son killed in Somalia in the battle depicted in the book and movie "Black Hawk Down."
Lewiston provides general assistance to anyone in need, splitting the cost with the state.
Like Bernier, Janice Plourde, director of curriculum for the Lewiston schools and widow of the city's former mayor, believes resentment will grow if the Somalis are not seen as pulling their weight.
www.newhousenews.com /archive/story1a082002.html   (2204 words)

  
 David Lewiston: The Nonesuch Explorer Series, Tracey Sterne, And Recording The World's Music.
David Lewiston is the trailblazing musicologist who, along with Nonesuch Records' visionary A&R "Coordinator", Tracey Sterne (1927-2000), forever changed the way audiences listen to traditional music from outside their own country.
The London-born Lewiston was first exposed to non-Western music when he was studying the teachings of Georgii Ivanovitch Gurdjieff (1877-1947), an Asian-Russian mystic-philosopher-musician who was a major theosophist icon.
After de Hartmann's death, Lewiston was at loose ends until he went to Bali during the mid-sixties and decided to record some the local musicians.
www.rootsworld.com /interview/lewiston.html   (1937 words)

  
 Lewiston Somalis bewildered
LEWISTON — Some Somalis are offended, others are confused, by a letter this week from Mayor Laurier Raymond asking them to stop coming to the city.
The concern intensified in recent months as the issue was covered by a variety of state and national media.
Lewiston's general assistance budget, which is partially funded by the state, has more than doubled to $528,000 over the last year.
www.centralmaine.com /news/stories/021005somalis_.shtml   (1076 words)

  
 Communities - Welcome to Lewiston
The twin cities of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington, named in honor of the Corps of Discovery explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, serve as a regional service center for the Inland Northwest.
Lewiston is the site of Idaho’s first capital, which was later moved to Boise.
Lewiston is also the site of Idaho’s only seaport, one of three port facilities serving the Lewis-Clark Valley.
www.lewiston.com   (461 words)

  
 Lewiston Recreation and Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Because of its location at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers, Lewiston is an inland seaport - the nation's furthest inland seaport, in fact.
The Annual Dogwood Festival is held each year at the end of April or beginning of May. This week-long celebration includes an arts and crafts fair, sporting events, concerts, and other festivities.
Lewiston Roundup - World Famous rodeo and cowboy breakfast held in September.
www.judyhiggins.com /community-info/lewiston-recreation-and-attractions.php   (307 words)

  
 Lewiston, California Community Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
To the visitor, Lewiston and her nearby neighbor, Lewiston Lake, offer secrets waiting to be explored.
The Trinity River is the heart of Lewiston.
Trinity Lake's neighbor, Lewiston Lake, is a near opposite.
www.lewistonca.com   (523 words)

  
 A Brief History of the City of Lewiston, Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Lewiston High School opened in 1850 and moved into a brick building on Main Street in 1859.
The population in Lewiston has stabilized at around 40,000 in each census from 1940 to the present.
Lewiston continues as a vibrant city that reflects its increasing economic, cultural and social diversity.
ci.lewiston.me.us /history   (1424 words)

  
 Lewiston News
LEWISTON, Maine -Northeast Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Cathy C. McKelway of Oakland, ME as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for its Augusta market.
A woman who moved to Lewiston after Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home in Mississippi was dogged by more bad luck over the weekend when the van she was driving was struck in a spectacular crash on Lisbon...
LEWISTON, Maine -- Scarlet banners decorated the restored nave of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul as Maine's Roman Catholic bishop presided at a special Mass honoring the state's lawyers and judges and...
www.topix.net /city/lewiston-me   (1113 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Lewiston, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Lewiston grew as a supply and shipping center after gold was discovered on the Clearwater River.
It was the first capital (1863–64) of Idaho Territory and had the first newspaper, the Golden Age (1862), in Idaho.
Bates College and the Memorial Armoury (1927), with its large auditoriums, are in Lewiston.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Lewiston.html   (261 words)

  
 Lewiston, MN - Minnesota Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist serving ...
Lewiston, Minnesota Florists have been brought to you by Flower Shop Network, a directory of United States and Canadian florists.
It is vitally important that you provide Lewiston, Minnesota Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
When placing an order for Delivery in Lewiston, Minnesota, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
www.flowershopnetwork.com /directory/MinnesotaFlorists/Lewiston.php   (920 words)

  
 LHS Athletics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Lewiston High School teams and individuals have won many state championships, as well as numerous conferences and league titles.
Lewiston High School is a member of the Maine Principals' Association (MPA) and the Southwestern Maine Athletic Association (SMAA)--composed of the largest schools in the state.
The Lewiston School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national origin, sex, religion, or physical or mental disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.
www.lewiston.k12.me.us /~lhsathletics   (376 words)

  
 Lewiston Queenston Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Lewiston Police say a charter boat near the Lewiston Queenston Bridge spotted a man in the water Saturday morning, and rescued him.
It connects the city of Lewiston, New York to the village of Queenston, Ontario.
The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge is a replica of the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls.
www.wikiverse.org /lewiston-queenston-bridge   (212 words)

  
 Lewiston / Auburn Area City Guide: Maine Resource Guide Travel and Vacation Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Half of the urban "Cities of the Androscoggin," Lewiston lies on the eastern banks of the Androscoggin River.
Brimming with modern conveniences, Lewiston, and her sister town of Auburn, sit between the clean and natural settings of Maine's western lakes and mountains, and intermittant shorefront beaches and rocky coastlines.
Lewiston and Auburn serve as a source of resources and entertainment not only for those coming into the state, but also for the local inhabitants, many of whom travel 40 minutes to an hour and a half from the rural settings, for a taste of 21st century resources.
maineguide.com /lewiston   (160 words)

  
 General Information Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston is the home of Lewis-Clark State College.
The college originally was established in 1893 as Lewiston State Normal School and was a teacher training institution.
Lewiston's rich history and beautiful climate have encouraged many people to call Lewiston home.
www.cityoflewiston.org /lewictin.htm   (479 words)

  
 Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho, with a population of 30,000, sets on the east side of the Snake River at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers.
The Luna House Museum and the Asotin County Historical Museum describe the region’s history and a few miles away is the Nez Perce National Historical Park with exhibits of the Indian history and culture.
Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is a 145-bed rural referral center with a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, CAT Scan, ultrasound, birthing room and out patient surgery.
www.northwestoutdoors.com /nez-perce/towns/lewiston.asp   (2065 words)

  
 Village of Lewiston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The normal meeting date for the Lewiston Village Board is the first Wednesday of the month.
Law enforcement in Lewiston is provided by the Pawnee County Sheriff.
A number of Lewiston residents work in Beatrice, Lincoln and Tecumseh,while others are self-employed as teachers or farmers.
www.ci.lewiston.ne.us /commun.htm   (182 words)

  
 City of Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho is located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers at an elevation of 738 feet above sea level.
The valley is rather narrow with a range of hills to the North sloping abruptly to about 2,000 feet above the valley floor.
They followed the Clearwater River from the Bitterroot Mountains to its merger with the Snake River, the site of the present day twin cities of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington.
www.cityoflewiston.org   (116 words)

  
 Lewiston on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
It was the first capital (1863-64) of Idaho Territory and had the first newspaper, the Golden Age (1862), in Idaho.
New state pollution law gets dirty looks in Twin Cities ; Lewiston and Auburn residents question why the Androscoggin River is exempt from tougher standards.
United in a quest for understanding ; In Lewiston, good things have grown out of last year's discord over a Somali influx.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/Lewiston.asp   (679 words)

  
 Lewiston, Maine.............   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Near Lewiston, ME In 1768 the Pejepscot Proprietors, a Boston-based land company, granted to Jonathan Bagley and Moses Little of Newbury, Massachusetts, land on the east side of the Androscoggin River at Twenty-Mile Falls.
They were to settle fifty families there and to build a road to connect with the road from Topsham.
By the first census in 1790, Lewiston's population was 532 persons.
www.vergie2.com /lewiston_me.html   (1111 words)

  
 Welcome to the Town of Lewiston
The Town of Lewiston is located in the westernmost portion of Niagara County.
The Town of Lewiston was organized on February 27, 1818.
The Town of Lewiston area was originally controlled by the French, later by the British and ultimately became a part of the United States.
www.townoflewiston.us   (205 words)

  
 Empower Lewiston Enterprise Community
Empower Lewiston is still struggling through economic adjustments initiated by the loss of the textile and shoe industries.
Like many high population areas in rural states, the city is built around a series of mills constructed along a river to take advantage of hydropower.
Empower Lewiston has identified a range of organizations at the federal, state, and local level where it intends to seek potential funding and additional in-kind and technical assistance.
www.ezec.gov /Communit/lewiston.html   (422 words)

  
 Lewiston, Maine ME, city profile (Androscoggin County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Lewiston, ME Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Lewiston was $17,905, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Lewiston, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $381.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2192   (563 words)

  
 Red Lion Hotel, Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston's Red Lion Hotel is the home of M.J. Barleyhopper's, the area's largest microbrewery.
We produce seven year-round, hand-crafted ales in styles ranging from a light wheat to a stout similar to Guinness, and seasonals such as Octoberfest, Snake River Porter and Bock At The Moon, a Maibock style.
Lewiston's Red Lion Hotel is not only a first-rate hotel.
www.redlionlewiston.com   (116 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Lewiston, State of Maine, U.S.A.
Lewiston became a city known for production of textiles and footwear.
Large brick mills were constructed close to the Androscoggin river to house these industries and fully utilize the forces of the river for power.
In an effort to provide residents with information pertaining to many area non-profit agencies, the City of Lewiston is herewith noting the web site for United Way of Androscoggin County:
www.ci.lewiston.me.us   (209 words)

  
 Lewiston Local Guide, Lewiston Hotels, Lewiston Real Estate-Areaguides.net
You then will be able to view Relocation Information in Lewiston, Maine by category which include Lewiston real estate, find a realtor, Lewiston, Maine mortgages, title companies, Lewiston apartments, find a roommate, appraisal, Lewiston home builders and property management.
If you are looking for Home Contractors in Lewiston you can find maid services, Lewiston contractors, painters, carpentry, remodeling, Lewiston roofing, electrical, appliances, interior designers, fencing and Lewiston masonry.
If you're looking for Lewiston Information you may want to visit the community info section, Lewiston newspapers, libraries, religion, school section and the social service link for Lewiston Maine.
lewistonme.areaguides.net   (600 words)

  
 Quality Veterinary care, Lewiston Idaho | Lewiston Veterinary Clinic
Lewiston Veterinary Clinic is located in Lewiston, Idaho on the Lewis-Clark Trail.
Lewiston Veterinary Clinic is a complete Equine Care Facility.
Lewiston Veterinary Clinic’s Livestock Supply is fully stocked and we carry all name brand Vaccines and Wormers.
www.lewistonvetclinic.com   (518 words)

  
 Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Lewiston, Idaho (Airports)
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport serves Lewiston and Nez Perce County and is owned by the City Of Lewiston/nez Perce Co. The airport has more than one runway.
The facility is at an elevation of 1438 feet at a distance of about 2 miles from Lewiston.
Nearby accommodations include Comfort Inn Lewiston, Howard Johnson Exp Lewiston, Red Lion Lewiston, Inn America Lewiston, and Select Inn Sacajawea, within about 3 miles of the facilities.
www.ohwy.com /id/l/lws.htm   (135 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.