Auburn, city, seat of Androscoggin County, southwestern Maine, on the Androscoggin River, opposite Lewiston; settled 1797, incorporated as a city 1869. Manufactures include plastic goods and electronic equipment. Lake Auburn, Taylor Pond, and a nearby ski area are popular recreation spots. Auburn's large footwear industry, begun in 1836, was responsible for much of the city's early growth, but is no longer a major economic factor. Population 23,128 (1980); 24,309 (1990); 23,203 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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