Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Lewiston passes budget with $1 tax increase
Council OKs $67.8 million municipal budget, but voters will decide on the $116.7 million school budget next week.
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Auburn condom case likely a civil matter, not criminal, lawmaker says
Auburn man was charged with gross sexual assault last week after having sex with a woman he met on Tinder.
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Gunshots on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston under investigation
Neighbors reported hearing shots and officers found shell casings in the street and evidence of a bullet striking a home.
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Auburn council supports $128.4 million budget despite concern over cuts
A number of residents spoke out against the recent cut of a recreation department employee that worked with seniors, but officials said a difficult budget year led to cuts across all departments.
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Area Catholic churches to hold services, ring bells when conclave begins Wednesday
The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Holy Family Church both in Lewiston, and Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon will offer special services Wednesday to mark the first day of the conclave to elect a new pope. Masses will take place at 7 a.m. at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St., at 8:30 […]
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The Color Wizard begins work on another mural in Lewiston
Portland-based artist returns to Lewiston to finish a 3-sided piece of art he started last spring.
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Sisters to open restaurant in former Cowbell space in downtown Lewiston
Casey and Ali Peacock have signed a lease to take over 49 Lisbon St., and hope to open The Blue Feather in early summer.
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North Shore style roast beef to be served up at former El Pochos in Lewiston
Owners of Bene’s Beef say they plan to open in June at 990 Lisbon St.
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Books-A-Million relocating in Auburn
The book store will move into the former Sports Authority space at 730 Center St.