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Read Article Susan Martins, left, her son, Nick Fess, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Martinez enjoy lunch Thursday on Boba’s outdoor sidewalk patio in Lewiston. Taylor Pratt waits on them. The city is considering ordinance changes that would allow businesses to expand the use of sidewalks. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal LEWISTON — New rules under consideration would expand the use of sidewalks for business uses, making it easier for restaurants to offer outdoor dining and even retail stores to set...

City officials appeared to favor the “Portland Loo” public bathroom design for a permanent facility in Lewiston. City of Portland, Ore. LEWISTON — The city could install a permanent public restroom in a downtown location later this year if funding is approved by the Lewiston City Council. During a workshop this week, a majority of the council appeared in favor of an option to pursue a permanent public bathroom structure, known as the “Portland Loo,” or a similar style, which have be...

Updated at 12:36 AM increase font size Lewiston could add public ‘loo’ to downtown location Officials hope the permanent structure would eliminate public urination at city parks and garages and on private property. City officials appeared to favor the “Portland Loo” public bathroom design for a permanent facility in Lewiston. City of Portland, Ore. LEWISTON — The city could install a permanent public restroom in a downtown location later this year if funding is approved by the Lewi...

Daryn Slover/Sun Journal LEWISTON — School officials voted to reduce the local tax impact from next year’s school budget by 40 cents on Wednesday, despite a barrage of criticism from committee members over how the City Council has handled the budget negotiations. The School Committee was forced to amend its budget during a special meeting Wednesday after the City Council voted down the proposed $95.7 million school budget Tuesday. The vote caused the school budget validation referendum on M...

Sun Journal screenshot LEWISTON — The annual school budget validation referendum scheduled for next week will be postponed after the City Council voted down the proposed budget Tuesday night. Following lengthy debates among councilors over the municipal and school budgets, the City Council approved next year’s $50.1 million municipal budget but declined to move ahead with the proposed $95.7 million school spending plan. Finance Director Heather Hunter said the School Committee will have to ...

Read Article LEWISTON — After less than a year at the helm, Lewiston City Administrator Denis D’Auteuil submitted his resignation Tuesday, saying he plans to leave city management for the private sector. Denis D’Auteuil has announced his resignation as Lewiston city administrator, effective July 27. D’Auteuil succeeded Ed Barrett in 2020, following Barrett’s retirement. File photo Following a lengthy executive session, the City Council voted to accept a resignation agreement with D...

Related In addition, the mayor said the panel should “make recommendations to city and school elected officials and staff on policies, practices and procedural changes that will ensure measurable reductions in poverty in Lewiston.” Cayer said the city and schools spend millions of dollars annually to reduce the symptoms of poverty. Reducing it, he has often said, would help everybody. “Everyone in this community, whether a CEO making six figures or a family barely getting by, brings value...

Read Article AUBURN — The City Council is poised to adopt a citywide equity policy this week, which would establish a set of goals to guide the work of Auburn policymakers. The policy stems from months of work between the cities of Lewiston and Auburn and a local coalition, City Spirit L/A. The coalition developed an equity statement that commits the cities to addressing inequity and building a community “where people of all cultures and identities can thrive.” According to City Manager...

Read Article LEWISTON — City officials on Tuesday balanced apprehension for budget increases that would add to Lewiston’s higher-than-average tax rate, while signaling the need to support students and programs that have felt the brunt of the pandemic for the past year. Councilors began budget deliberations for the fiscal 2022 budget Tuesday, getting an updated look at the proposed school budget, which calls for a $3.9 million increase. While the $92.5 million budget benefits from an increa...

Read Article Bates Mill No. 5 with its black saw-toothed roof is seen in August 2019. The city will extend an option agreement with developer Tom Platz for the purchase of the mill. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal 2019 file photo LEWISTON — The city has inked a new deal with developer Tom Platz — this time calling it a “final” agreement — for the purchase and redevelopment of Bates Mill No. 5. The five-year option agreement sets new parameters between the city and Platz, who has found ...