LEWISTON — Councilors on Tuesday eased fines against landlords when tenants leave curbside trash illegally. “This is just trying to make it a little bit easier for landlords who, for the most part, are spending their time and effort downtown,” Planning and Code Enforcement Director Gil Arsenault said. “And for the most part, the violations […]
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Auburn council disappointed by rink finances, continue support
AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte reiterated his support for the city’s dual-rink ice arena Monday night, despite some disappointing financial forecasts. “I’m still supportive of this facility, but I think we have some digging to do to grow out of that first year,” LaBonte said during Monday night’s City Council workshop meeting. “Perhaps we were […]
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Lewiston-Auburn This Week
MONDAY — Dec. 15 AUBURN — Auburn City Council meeting and workshop, City Council Chambers in Auburn Hall. Workshop is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and topics include the annual audit and the a report on the Norway Savings Bank Arena. The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and topics include a […]
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Auburn to host meeting to discuss waste disposal options
AUBURN — The city of Auburn and the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee have scheduled a public information session to discuss the future of solid waste and recycling in Auburn. The meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Auburn City Hall, City Council Chambers. Over the past several months, the Auburn […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Dec. 1 LEWISTON — Lewiston School Department Redistricting Committee, regular meeting, 4:30 p.m., Dingley Building, 36 Oak St. Committee will hear from Harriman Associates architect Jeff Larimer on what a larger, 1,200-student elementary school looks like and how it works. For information, visit https://sites.google.com/a/lewistonpublicschools.org/lewiston-public-schools-redistricting/purpose. AUBURN — Auburn City Council workshop and regular meeting. Workshop […]
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Lewiston nearing deal to buy downtown canals
It likely means that hopes of surfing, kayaking and tubing down the canals are out. Lewiston owns some water in the canal, but the structures themselves are owned by a private company that appears ready to part with them. Last month, Grow L+A pitched the City Council a proposal on stopping negotiations with canal owner […]
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Auburn council to plot future after manager leaves
AUBURN — City Manager Clinton Deschene will lead a discussion about the City Council’s to-do list and the steps they will need to take to replace him at a special workshop meeting Monday. Deschene said the meeting begins with an icebreaker discussion at 6 p.m. “It’s just a short thing we’ll do to get everybody […]
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Kennedy Park bandstand ground breaking set for Oct. 14
LEWISTON — The city kicks off efforts to rejuvenate Kennedy Park’s gazebo and bandstand Tuesday, Oct. 14. The city has scheduled a ground-breaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the park. The gazebo has been closed and fenced off since 2010 due to safety concerns — damage to the concrete floor of the structure, erosion on […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Sept. 22 LEWISTON — Lewiston Finance Committee, 5:15 p.m. in Lewiston City Hall. AUBURN — Auburn City Council workshop and regular meeting, 5:30 p.m. in Auburn Hall. Workshop is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.; topics include city assessing. The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and topics include junkyard and automobile-graveyard permits. […]
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Ward 4 business owner throws hat in ring for Lewiston Council seat
LEWISTON — A local businessman and lifelong Ward 4 resident thinks he can help the city as city councilor. Shane Bouchard, 35, of 28 Perley St., took out nomination petitions Thursday from City Hall to seek the soon-to-be vacant Ward 4 seat. “I’ve seen Lewiston going generally in the right direction,” he said. “I think […]