The council also approved a final reading of next year’s municipal budget. Taxpayers will see a 19-cent increase in the property tax rate.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 17 LEWISTON — Charter Review Committee meeting, 5 p.m. via Zoom. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, May 18 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the library conference room, 49 Spring St. AUBURN — Auburn Sewer […]
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Lewiston looking to expand ability of businesses to use sidewalks
The changes could make it possible for retail stores to sell merchandise on sidewalks and expand outdoor dining to other zoning districts.
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Lewiston Ramada hotel wellness shelter will operate through September
The temporary shelter was originally slated to close in April. Portland-based Preble Street will take over managing the shelter.
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Lewiston council OKs school budget by narrow margin
The validation referendum on next year’s $93 million plan will be held May 25.
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Zone change could pave way for Lewiston 74-unit condo development
A proposed 74 market-rate units would add to planned housing development in the neighborhood surrounding Central Maine Medical Center.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 10 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., administrator’s conference room, City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m., via Zoom. TUESDAY, May 11 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m., council chamber, Auburn Hall. WEDNESDAY, May 12 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, 4:30 p.m., via Zoom. AUBURN — Parks & Recreation […]
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Kudos: Lewiston Youth Council tackles food insecurity
Members of the youth council plan to take part Friday in food distribution event at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center. They are still looking for donations.
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Lewiston could add public ‘loo’ to downtown location
Officials hope the permanent structure would eliminate public urination at city parks and garages and on private property.
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Sabattus to hold annual Town Meeting on May 20
The board of selectmen’s proposed budget is $3.14 million, an increase of roughly $119,000.