Lewiston looking to delay timeline for using Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup grant

It would be the second time the city has sought an extension of the federal funds. The cleanup needs to occur before any potential redevelopment.

U.S. Sen. Angus King helps funnel $9 million in federal budget to regional projects

Money aims to assist with internet access, development and infrastructure in Androscoggin and Franklin counties.

Lewiston’s Bates Mill No. 5 gets $1 million boost for cleanup efforts

The money will pay for removing contaminants from the roof and replacing it.

20 years gone, Bates Manufacturing is still weaving a legacy

Twenty years after the looms stopped at Lewiston's Bates Mill No. 5, a peek at what Bates Manufacturing left behind and how its reputation — and iconic bedspreads — live on.

Bates Mill No. 5 coverage: Read more about the redevelopment efforts

Lewiston approves ‘final,’ 5-year agreement for Bates Mill No. 5 redevelopment

The next five years could make or break the potential redevelopment of the historic mill, with its recognizable saw-tooth roof.

Lewiston council extends development talks for Bates Mill No. 5 as new agreement nears

Councilors also approved a new tax-increment financing district for the property.

Lewiston approves $23M Capital Improvement Plan

A Planning Board recommendation urges the council to fund a citywide revaluation immediately, rather than stretch it over five years.

Lewiston capital improvement plan calls for $23M in projects

The annual spending plan is normally whittled down to the most pressing needs during budget negotiations.

Goodbye to an unforgettable year

Some see a silver lining to the trials that 2020 brought, but many are happy to begin a new year.