Lewiston

The councilman-elect listed his address as a condemned building undergoing renovation. Concerns have been raised over whether he was legally allowed to call it his permanent residence.

Residents filled the council chamber Tuesday night and submitted more than 100 emails for public comment. Many raised concerns over the environmental and economic impact of similar data centers across the country.

The $300 million project would be built in two phases. City officials say the site is ideal for tech development, but similar data centers have been steeped in controversy over environmental concerns.

Carly Conley is a 25-year veteran of the Lewiston force and is the first woman to hold the position in department history.

Kaydenz Kitchen, a Lewiston food pantry that sustained a devastating fire in October, may lose its account with Good Shepherd Food Bank if it doesn't reopen by December.

Several councilors pushed for a failed amendment that would have imposed a cap of 30 syringes. Councilor Eryn Soule-Leclair proposed the new limit to try to reduce waste from discarded needles.

A group of residents addressed the Lewiston city administrator Tuesday as the city prepares to interview candidates for the open position.

The Maine Department of Transportation says July was the busiest month, with 2,500 riders.

Lewiston Police confirmed the 31-year-old man from Angola and his passenger were detained over the weekend.

The shelter is expected to open at the start of next year, and serve about 40 people.