LEWISTON — Police are investigating a report of a gunshot during an altercation involving up to 20 people Monday night near the Lincoln Street boat launch. There was no indication anyone had been shot, and no injuries requiring medical treatment were reported. The call came in just after 8:30 p.m. Police had not confirmed Tuesday night […]
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Developers hope to attract restaurant, brewery to former Lewiston firehouse
LEWISTON — After saving it from demolition last summer and arranging to buy it from the city for $1, a pair of Portland-based developers are hoping to see the long-shuttered Lincoln Street firehouse open for business later this year. Kara Wilbur and Paul Peck want to attract a restaurant or brewery and renovate the second […]
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Reactions mixed on Lincoln Street traffic pattern
LEWISTON — The temporary traffic pattern on Lincoln Street, which will be removed Friday, received mixed reviews from commuters, but its designers say the first such project in Maine worked to slow down traffic. The pattern, installed for the Build Maine conference on June 8-9, was designed to give transportation specialists a live look at […]
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New downtown Lewiston hotel to open Wednesday
LEWISTON — A new Lincoln Street hotel will take in its first guests Wednesday. Owner Chris Thompson confirmed that the Hampton Inn will begin taking guests Sept. 10. “We wanted to get open as early as possible into the Bates College school year and certainly before the Dempsey Challenge,” Thompson said. “That was a big […]
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Emergency crews worked past barricades of debris to reach Lincoln Street couple
LEWISTON — City officials said Tuesday they were shocked and saddened by the “off the charts” hoarding conditions at a Lincoln Street home where a man was found dead Monday evening. Lewiston police Cpl. Jeffrey Baril said the man’s name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. His death is not considered suspicious. […]