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At one time, John Gendron eyed a 1,100-unit development on the site, but the proposal set off a communitywide debate over water quality that included a lawsuit between Lewiston and the Auburn Water District.

At one time, John Gendron eyed a 1,100-unit development on the site, but the proposal set off a communitywide debate over water quality that included a lawsuit between Lewiston and the Auburn Water District.

A legal change removes building code provisions that made it hard to erect the structures in urban areas.

A legal change removes building code provisions that made it hard to erect the structures in urban areas.

A legal change removes building code provisions that made it hard to erect the structures in urban areas.

In March, the Planning Board recommended against delaying the change, which effects 60 acres near Lake Auburn.

The applicants said restrictions placed on the property would likely prevent them from operating the venue the way they intended.

Lawmakers consider greenlighting more low-cost hoop houses to cultivate food.

Lawmakers consider greenlighting more low-cost hoop houses to cultivate food.

Lawmakers consider greenlighting more low-cost hoop houses to cultivate food.