LEWISTON — City officials were optimistic Tuesday that a report on pedestrian safety can serve as a guide to create lasting upgrades at a number of hazardous intersections. The report identifying the problem areas and possible fixes was created in the wake of three deadly accidents involving pedestrians in the span of a year, and […]
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Auburn Housing Authority appointment proves controversial
AUBURN — An appointment to the Auburn Housing Authority was tabled for the second week in a row because the nomination of Mayor Jonathan LaBonte for the role raised conflict-of-interest questions. The City Council voted to table the item once again after city attorney Mike Malloy said Monday that LaBonte serving on the Auburn Housing […]
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Lewiston City Council set to OK capital improvement plan
LEWISTON — The City Council will vote Tuesday to approve Lewiston’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan worth $98 million. The plan calls for $25.3 million in projects for the 2017-18 fiscal year, set to begin in July. That includes spending for road and Public Works projects, city equipment and vehicles, water, sewer and storm sewer utilities […]
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Council: Auburn ‘uniquely positioned’ for recreational pot
AUBURN — City officials are keeping an open mind when it comes to recreational marijuana, even as the state Legislature moves to delay implementation of large sections of the bill passed in November. At a City Council workshop Monday, councilors looked to stay ahead of the state regulatory process by looking at the city’s options […]
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Webster Street senior housing could be back on the table
LEWISTON — After denying a conditional rezoning for a Webster Street property this month, the City Council will reconsider the request Tuesday, potentially putting a large senior housing project back in the pipeline. Property owners Louis and Laurie Ouellette have planned to combine the Webster Street property with adjacent properties under their ownership for […]
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Election set for vacant Auburn council seat
AUBURN — A special election will be held June 13 to replace the Ward 4 City Council seat recently vacated by Ernestine “Tina” Gilbert. The Auburn City Council on Monday unanimously approved the election date, which will coincide with the city’s annual school budget validation referendum. Gilbert announced her resignation Dec. 19, saying that she […]
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Lewiston City Council prohibits retail pot
LEWISTON — It may be a bit longer before you see that corner store offering recreational marijuana in the city. The Lewiston City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance amendment that will prohibit retail marijuana establishments and marijuana social clubs until the state has finalized its licensing requirements and regulations. The move by the […]
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Lewiston councilors discuss revenue-sharing, tax exemptions, education funding
LEWISTON — The City Council met with the state legislative delegation Tuesday night to discuss needs and concerns before the upcoming legislative session. “This meeting is letting them know what your needs and wants are,” Mayor Bob Macdonald said. Rep. Roger Fuller, Rep. Heidi Brooks, Rep. Jared Golden and Sen. Nate Libby attended. City Administrator […]
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Auburn Clerk: Time short for joint charter to make ballot
AUBURN — Backers of an effort to combine Lewiston and Auburn are running short on time to get the matter on November’s ballot, city councilors were told Monday. City Clerk Sue Clements-Dallaire said councilors need to schedule a vote on the charter at their Aug. 15 meeting to meet the schedule and make the ballot. […]
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Lewiston sets path for urban chickens
LEWISTON — Chickens could be welcome in city residential lots larger than half an acre, if their owners get a one-time $40 permit, councilors said Tuesday. Councilors grappled with easing city rules related to letting residents keep hens at a workshop meeting, a prelude to a potential vote later this summer. City Planner Dave Hediger said […]