Jared Deschene takes samples and inventories materials Tuesday afternoon that will be needed for the reconstruction of a cupola on the building at the corner of Pine and Pierce streets in Lewiston. “It’s like being on a boat,” Deschene says as the manlift sways in the gusty winds. He is a carpenter for Hebert Construction, which is renovating the historic building. At right on roof is Mike Hebert, who takes notes and a sample of the slate from the roof that he believes came from Monson. The company is working with the Androscoggin Historical Society and Choice Neighborhoods Project that will be renovating the building that was damaged in a 2013 fire. It will be part of a major renovation and building project in the downtown area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Jared Deschene takes samples and inventories materials Tuesday afternoon that will be needed for the reconstruction of a cupola on the building at the corner of Pine and Pierce streets in Lewiston. “It’s like being on a boat,” Deschene says as the manlift sways in the gusty winds. He is a carpenter for Hebert Construction, which is renovating the historic building. At right on roof is Mike Hebert, who takes notes and a sample of the slate from the roof that he believes came from Monson. The company is working with the Androscoggin Historical Society and Choice Neighborhoods Project that will be renovating the building that was damaged in a 2013 fire. It will be part of a major renovation and building project in the downtown area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal