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Lewiston City Council

Published
April 7, 2023

Proposal made to eliminate Lewiston diversity, equity and inclusion position

A proposal made by councilors during a budget discussion would eliminate the city's director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and use grant funds to pay for a similar position within the school department.
Published
April 4, 2023

Lewiston shopping 70-acre parcel for housing

The city sees the parcel off Old Lisbon Road as an ideal location for new housing.
Published
March 22, 2023

Lewiston Planning Board members say council leaves them in dark on important decisions

The Planning Board drafted a letter to the City Council asking for greater transparency and more collaboration between the two boards.
Published
March 21, 2023

Lewiston can’t arrest its way out of the homelessness crisis, police chief says

The Lewiston Police Department recently launched its Neighborhoods First initiative, which in addition to its homelessness crisis protocol, outlines a "proactive approach" to handling quality-of-life issues.
Published
March 17, 2023

Lewiston kicks off budget season looking to reduce tax burden, city administrator says

Labor, utilities and gasoline are major cost drivers, City Administrator Heather Hunter said.

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Published
March 8, 2023

Lewiston City Council gives Lewiston Housing Authority another shot at Martel Elementary School

Councilors voted unanimously to postpone discussion on the disposition of the former school to no later than April 18.
Published
February 23, 2023

Developer David Gendron withdraws offer to buy former Martel School property

Gendron, of Gendron Realty, said in a letter to Lewiston City Council that he takes "issue with how the Martel School negotiations have unfolded.”
Published
February 22, 2023

Lewiston City Council votes to censure mayor for ‘violation of our rules of conduct’

The resolution, proposed by Councilor Rick LaChapelle, was based on a letter Mayor Carl Sheline drafted expressing support of a housing nonprofit's grant proposal.
Published
February 21, 2023

Lewiston needs more opioid detoxification options, committee tells councilors

A comprehensive detox center was at the top of a long list of needs if Lewiston is “truly going to be a recovery-ready community,” representatives from the Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Substance Use and Recovery told the City Council on Tuesday.
Published
February 7, 2023

Lewiston planning for citywide revaluation by early 2025

The city will have to address a funding gap of at least $270,000 before moving forward.