Jared Goulette, a well-known artist from Portland, begins the three-week process of painting a mural on the side of 183 Main Street on Friday morning in Lewiston. Getting permission to do it on the historic building was a difficult process for the Downtown Lewiston Association, which spearheaded the effort. The organization hopes the mural will spark a trend to add more color and art to the city. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Jared Goulette, a well-known artist from Portland, begins the three-week process of painting a mural on the side of 183 Main Street on Friday morning in Lewiston. Getting permission to do it on the historic building was a difficult process for the Downtown Lewiston Association, which spearheaded the effort. The organization hopes the mural will spark a trend to add more color and art to the city. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal