Lewiston council floats possible moratorium on transitional housing

After a lengthy debate Tuesday, the council passed a first reading of language that would adopt a definition of transitional housing.

Lewiston officials, police to hold forums on public safety

The discussions come in response to increased questions from the public regarding safety following the Knox Street shooting that left two dead.

Lewiston Housing Committee lists concerns with proposed language for shelters and transitional housing

Lewiston will consider amendments to its shelter ordinance and additional language Tuesday on transitional housing, which the Housing Committee says could cause multiple unintended consequences.

Lewiston council tables final reading on public field access

Officials said after a well-attended public meeting on the subject last week, ideas such as a volunteer organization and/or a paid staff position to help look after the fields have been discussed.

Lewiston council signals support for Ramada transitional housing despite concerns over process

Even with a majority of the council on board, the project appears to have a city ordinance hurdle to jump.

Lewiston council president Linda Scott not seeking reelection

Scott, the Ward 1 councilor who is also the council's representative on the School Committee, posted a video over the weekend endorsing the candidacy of current Planning Board member Joshua Nagine.

The road to sobriety is through support. Not rejection.

The common good here is facing — as a community — the need to make sure our friends and neighbors are safe, to help people moving toward recovery, and to demonstrate Lewiston is a city where people matter.

Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue

A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it's 'evident' from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that 'there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.'

Lewiston council signals support for Auburn mayor’s residential development plan

The city would create a tax-increment financing district that would encompass the entire multi-phase development, starting with a 150-unit building on Lowell and Middle streets.

Harriman seeking reelection to Lewiston City Council