Lewiston Housing Committee lists concerns with proposed language for shelters and transitional housing

Lewiston will consider amendments to its shelter ordinance and additional language Tuesday on transitional housing, which the Housing Committee says could cause multiple unintended consequences.

Lewiston council tables final reading on public field access

Officials said after a well-attended public meeting on the subject last week, ideas such as a volunteer organization and/or a paid staff position to help look after the fields have been discussed.

Lewiston council signals support for Ramada transitional housing despite concerns over process

Even with a majority of the council on board, the project appears to have a city ordinance hurdle to jump.

Lewiston council president Linda Scott not seeking reelection

Scott, the Ward 1 councilor who is also the council's representative on the School Committee, posted a video over the weekend endorsing the candidacy of current Planning Board member Joshua Nagine.

The road to sobriety is through support. Not rejection.

The common good here is facing — as a community — the need to make sure our friends and neighbors are safe, to help people moving toward recovery, and to demonstrate Lewiston is a city where people matter.

Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue

A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it's 'evident' from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that 'there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.'

Lewiston council signals support for Auburn mayor’s residential development plan

The city would create a tax-increment financing district that would encompass the entire multi-phase development, starting with a 150-unit building on Lowell and Middle streets.

Harriman seeking reelection to Lewiston City Council

Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal

In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators' ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.

Lewiston revises park curfews due to vandalism concerns

The council said it may amend the new policy ahead of a final reading June 20 to address concerns about field access.