The 48,000 square-foot Bates Mill No. 7 was vacated by TD Bank in 2020.
Lewiston City Council
Lewiston rejects ‘right to housing’ ordinance
Officials argued the ordinance would have exacerbated the homelessness issue in Lewiston.
Lewiston council shuts down proposal regarding immigration status after heated debate
The proposed ordinance would’ve prohibited local police from inquiring into the immigration status of any person.
Lewiston adds Juneteenth as legal holiday for city government
The holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery by marking the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, was made a federal holiday earlier this year.
Lewiston swears in new public safety chiefs
The new police and fire chiefs complete a multi-position shift at City Hall that began with the resignations of the top two administrators.
Lewiston housing committee says city should loosen rules on accessory dwelling units
One recommendation from the committee urges city officials to consider changes to allow accessory dwelling units or tiny houses in hopes of addressing a housing shortage.
Lewiston voters elect a new City Council
Only two sitting councilors will continue to hold their seats on the council.
Lewiston City Council appoints Jama Mohamed to Ward 5 seat
The former School Committee member will serve until the end of the year.
Luke Jensen resigns from the Lewiston City Council
Ward 5 Councilor Luke Jensen resigned effective Oct. 4 and was not running for reelection to the seat.
Heather Hunter sworn in as Lewiston’s city administrator
Also, Luke Jensen resigned from the Lewiston City Council. He was not running for reelection to the seat.