News & Stories
The City of Lewiston and Lewiston Housing Authority Awarded $30 Million HUD Grant
in: Press Release on: 05/25/2021
The grant will be used to revitalize Lewiston’s “Tree Streets” neighborhoods; Lewiston is the smallest city in America to receive the grant. LEWISTON, Maine (May 25, 2021) – The City of Lewiston and the Lewiston Housing Authority have been awarded a $30 million U.S. Department...
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
in: COVID-19 on: 05/24/2021
As of May 12, public housing and Section 8 voucher residents can apply for the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) to receive a monthly discount on internet access, as well as a one-time discount on equipment. The Federal Communication Program (FCC) program offers $50/month...
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COVID Updates (3/31/2021)
in: COVID-19 on: 03/31/2021
COVID-19 Update from Lewiston Housing on 3/31/2021. The CDC has extended the eviction moratorium until 6/30/2020. You can learn more about the eviction moratorium on the CDC’s website.
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Lewiston housing advocates back proposal for new state rental assistance voucher program
in: LH News on: 03/05/2021
A proposed state rental assistance program that would cost $8.5 million annually has strong support from housing advocates from Lewiston.
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MaineHousing allocates $30M for 9 affordable housing developments
in: LH News on: 03/01/2021
The Maine State Housing Authority, known as MaineHousing, announced Tuesday it has allocated more than $30 million for nine affordable housing developments across the state.
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Androscoggin Bank secures $100,000 grant to help three restaurants, Lewiston Housing
in: LH News on: 12/01/2020
Androscoggin Bank has secured a $100,000 grant to assist local restaurants and expand a meal delivery initiative organized by Lewiston Housing and Cooking for Community. The bank secured the grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston through their Jobs for New England Recovery Grant program.
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Lewiston officials set to formalize partnership for downtown housing redevelopment
in: LH News on: 11/24/2020
The City Council is poised to confirm a partnership this week with the Lewiston Housing Authority and Community Concepts ahead of a deadline to apply for a large federal redevelopment grant focused on the Tree Streets neighborhood.
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Boba, Lewiston Housing partner to provide meals to food insecure residents
in: LH News on: 08/15/2020
The managing partner and chef at Boba in Lewiston was contacted by Lewiston Housing to see if he wanted to join Cooking for Community based out of Portland. Pratt was interested, and Lewiston Housing put Pratt in contact with Ellie Linen Low, founding member of the grassroots organization that raises money to fund restaurants that need work to prepare healthy meals for people who need food.
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Cooking for Community Expands Hunger Relief to Lewiston
in: Press Release on: 08/11/2020
Cooking for Community announced today it has broadened its reach beyond greater Portland into Lewiston.
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City transfers buildings in ‘transformation’ plan to Lewiston Housing
in: LH News on: 04/24/2020
A collection of downtown properties owned by the city will be turned over to Lewiston Housing, a move that officials believe will give the city its best chance at obtaining a federal redevelopment grant of up to $30 million.
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