LEWISTON — Councilors won’t wait for new members to be seated to start an educational and promotional program designed to make sense of a pay-as-you-throw curbside trash collection system. A majority of councilors Tuesday agreed not to wait, despite cold feet for some. “Over the summer, all of us have heard from residents that there […]
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Lewiston considers listing for available lots
LEWISTON — City Hall could do more to keep residents informed of city-owned odd lots and parcels that could be sold and developed, a city councilor said Tuesday. “The end goal of this, ultimately, is to get rid of properties the city has that it doesn’t need to have or that serve no purpose for […]
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Lewiston favors taking Androscoggin County to court over budget authority
LEWISTON — City councilors favor challenging county budget rules in court, they said Tuesday. City Administrator Ed Barrett on Tuesday outlined three ways councilors and other Androscoggin County municipal leaders could react to charter amendments county commissioners proposed last month. The amendment is meant to govern the county’s budget process. Barrett said councilors could accept […]
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Squirrels vs. Lewiston city Christmas tree: Squirrels win
LEWISTON — They are the squirrels who stole Christmas. Lewiston has ditched its 50-foot Christmas tree because Kennedy Park squirrels were gnawing through $3,500 worth of new LED lights, fully ignoring the city’s squirrel-proofing efforts. Trouble started right after the tree lighting at the annual Parade of Lights, according to Mike Bernier, Public Works district […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Must-do for mustaches
Last week, for the very first time, Mark LaFlamme basked in the presence of Ed Barrett’s mustache. It was, to quote, “glorious.” We are quoting LaFlamme here, not the ‘stache. Though if it could talk, the city administrator’s facial hair might order a lime rickey, comment on the weather and compliment the crime reporter on […]