It was almost 100 years ago when Teddy Roosevelt came to Lewiston for a visit that was then called “the greatest demonstration ever accorded any person in any political campaign in Maine.” Of course, there was no television coverage of such events in those days. There was no radio — not even electronic amplification for […]
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Lewiston City Hall roof work to close Park Street entrance temporarily
LEWISTON — The Park Street entrance to City Hall will be closed Wednesday while contractors replace roof shingles. The project is expected to take two to three days. The sidewalk and parking along Park Street also will be closed during the work. Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the other side of […]
Cost of new roof has councilors weighing future of Bangor City Hall
BANGOR — City Hall needs a new roof, one that could set Bangor back to the tune of $275,000-$300,000, according to the city’s finance director. The costs of that and other potential repairs have some councilors wondering about what future upgrades to the 98-year-old building should look like. The last time the city replaced the […]