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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Lewiston begins budget talks with big cuts to avoid tax increase
The initial municipal budget of $60 million would be an increase of $4.19 million, or 7.5%, while the school budget is proposed to increase by $13.8 million, or 13.6%.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
‘City councils working in harmony’: Leaders from Lewiston, Auburn get acquainted at informal event
It was all very laid back — there were no rules of order and no official votes cast for this agenda item or that one. But city officials found the meet-and-greet style brainstorming session very productive nonetheless.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Lewiston council asked to provide additional funding for next phase of Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment
The developers behind the 104-unit second phase of the Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment said the project has a funding gap of about $2 million.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Lewiston council votes down proposal to survey businesses regarding code enforcement
The proposal from Mayor Sheline came after the City Council postponed a vote on whether to eliminate local restaurant inspections.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2024
Under new City Council, Lewiston staff to serve on mayor’s community safety committee
The move comes after the previous council directed city administration to not allow Police Chief David St. Pierre to serve on the committee and limit city resources dedicated to the committee.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Lewiston to buy part of Ramada property for future fire station
The city will pay $225,000 for roughly 2 acres behind the hotel on Pleasant Street.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Lewiston City Council unanimously passes measures to increase housing
Lewiston City Council unanimously approved amendments Tuesday which will encourage affordable housing in line with LD 2003 which Maine's legislature passed in 2022.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Carl Sheline looks ahead after securing 3-year term as mayor
The inauguration for Lewiston's elected officials is Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Franco Center.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Lewiston council begins zone changes that address state legislation on housing
Lewiston is poised to pass a series of ordinances that puts Lewiston in compliance with LD 2003, the state legislation passed last year to increase housing statewide.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
Lewiston council honors law enforcement, hospital staff for response to Oct. 25 mass shooting
Each agency posed for a photo with the council, and the ceremony was capped off with a group photo that filled the entire area around the City Council dais.
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