Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Auburn to take up final readings on slate of zoning changes to increase housing
Officials say the T-4.2B zoning will encourage additional housing options while limiting the potential negative impacts of state housing legislation that will take effect in 2024. Not everyone agrees.
Juvenile injured in Lewiston shootout on Pine Street
A teenager suffered non-life threatening wounds in the shooting and was taken to a hospital by a family member.
Androscoggin Sheriff to dedicate a deputy to patrol Route 4 to slow traffic, increase safety
Androscoggin County Commissioners agreed to fund the new position while finalizing the proposed 2024 county budget.
Lewiston School Committee candidate believes in necessity of civic education
Craig Charpentier hopes to use common-sense principals over politics if he is elected to the School Committee.
Agren hopes to improve education as Lewiston School Committee member
Matthew Agren throws his hat in the ring to run for Lewiston School Committee.
Lewiston officials ‘stuck in the mud’ on transitional housing, shelter zoning
The City Council and Planning Board plan to meet again later this month after city staff struggled to get clear direction on two contentious issues Tuesday.
Man killed crossing Center Street in a wheelchair is identified
The man was attempting to cross Center Street at night against the traffic flow and not in a marked crosswalk, police say.