The long-awaited Martel School project has seen several delays, but the developer said construction will begin in February or March.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Move over, Santa. In Maine and elsewhere, Krampus is coming to town.
Is America finally embracing the frightening and long-shunned Alpine European folk legend?
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Lewiston calls on incoming council to investigate councilor-elect
Iman Osman’s residency has been at the center of a weekslong controversy in Lewiston.
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Lewiston votes down AI data center after public outcry
One councilor said the data center proposal for Bates Mill No. 3 yielded ‘by far’ the most public feedback he’s received on a single issue.
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Housing proposal part of ‘Lewiston’s renaissance,’ developer says
Former Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque is behind the 152-unit project on Middle Street that officials hope can reshape an entire neighborhood.
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Lewiston councilor, school board member to face off for open legislative seat
The special election set for Feb. 24 could decide who controls the Maine House of Representatives.
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Lewiston mill eyed for $300M AI data center
The project would redevelop a portion of Bates Mill No. 3, which formerly housed offices for TD Bank.
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Lewiston City Council to revisit investigation into residency of councilor-elect
The council will vote on a request to review Councilor-elect Iman Osman’s qualifications for holding the Ward 5 seat.
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Osman situation revives calls for Lewiston charter changes
The city approved a series of amendments in 2021, but decided against a Charter Commission, which allows much broader changes.
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Lewiston mayor calls for indicted councilor-elect to step down
Iman Osman, who was indicted on two gun-related charges, said through his attorney he ‘has no plans to step down from public office.’