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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 up merchandise outside. City staff said the pandemic has led officials to consider permanent update...

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 become popular with municipalities. As of now, $131,000 toward the project is included in next year’...

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 Lewiston City Council. During a workshop this week, a majority of the council appeared in favor of an op...

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 May 11 to be postponed. Several committee members stood by the initial budget Wednesday, slamming cit...

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 reevaluate and resubmit its budget to the council for approval, and the referendum scheduled to take...