Nice! Thanks for sharing this story. I sometimes forget that this policy exists and its good to know you were able to put it to work for you.

Call churches to ask if it’s ok to park in their lot. They may help you with more than that.

I'm still gonna worry. Be warm friend

I would assume so. Bill is designed to stop the chunks flying off moving vehicles.

Hmm don’t wanna repeat any other suggestions here so maybe a 24 hour McDonald’s? If you have one nearby that is. I dont see why they would care and they usually have parking spots off to the sides away from the building. And if you get hungry, you can get your grub on.

To summarize:

-Gendron wanted it in 2019, but in 2020 Lewiston awarded an option agreement to LH/Avesta for it to become senior housing instead
-Lewiston Housing and Avesta wanted to turn the location into a ~$12mil 44-unit senior housing development, but the project hit delays related to the pandemic
-LH brought a plan to triple (!?) the 44-unit building, but Lewiston City Council didn't like the lack of green space... (note: it's unclear when this occurred)
-Lewiston City Council chose not to renew the option agreement for LH/Avesta as a result of LH's uncertainty (with the project, financing, and ability to secure the complicated tax credits, etc? all of those? unclear)
-Gendron came by after this decision and reiterated his want to develop mixed-use, now seemingly in addition to a 44-unit senior housing building, but wanted city of Lewiston to take care of certain costs with demolishing
-During the public hearing portion of city council meeting, most of the public implied desire for the original senior housing without commercial buildings. Various reasons were given.
-Gendron took offense to this and said "ok, nevermind"

So it seems the site will likely go out to bids again, and either end back up to LH/Avesta to develop, or a potentially a new developer will purchase it who Gendron probably didn't want to get into a bidding war with.

It's unfortunate that the property wasn't developed in a timely manner the way it was initially intended a couple years ago, but can anyone respectfully explain to me what the point of contention is currently?

This! ☝️

Hello. I’m planning to visit Maine this August and would like to forage for blueberries and mushrooms (yes, I know how to ID both). After much googling, the only area I’m coming up that appears to be best for that is Cherryfield. Is that correct? I don’t want to go to a “you pick” farm, I want to go hiking in and picking blueberries (like I used to growing up in Eastern Europe). I have also looked at land locked salmon fishing, and it appears that East Grand Lake was the top recommendation. Is that also a good area for foraging? I will be camping, not staying in hotels. Thank you!!

Thanks!

what's your idea of a fair price?

Bowling alleys are historically kinda seedy, but I do get your point. I have only known it as Moose Alley, and only known it to be a place that is a decidedly adult bar after 8-9pm, which is usually when the music starts anyway. Same crowd as sarge's once a night gets going. Never been there in the summer, though - probably a different vibe, "lake vacation" stuff.

What kind of stuff?

If youre in midcoast maine you can park in my parking lot - there is a porta potty across the street

That's exactly why fine based punishments exist. It's why most tickets are punishable by a monetary penalty. Traffic infractions that are compensated using monetary means are just revenue generators plain and simple.

And has chefs making nachos.... big nachos. Do not disrupt the nacho chefs. And don't bring kids. If you do, grownups play at 8.

Fines that are not based on a percentage of income are nothing more than a poor tax. People for whom the money means nothing will continue their behavior while people for whom money is tight get fucked with one instance.

That sounds like an awesome tattoo.

Same frame, even! (Different trees)

Don’t worry about me, Worry about the larger homeless population that don’t have a shelter or means to escape the snow. Im pretty well off.

It used to be for sure, the People's Choice was sweet. But from the outside, it looked like this place wanted a more family friendly vibe. Which makes the "tripping kids" gag odd, it seems like they are trashing their own target demo. Tbh never been in there since it got all dressed up.

It’s going to be crazy cold the next two nights. I’m concerned for you.

r/urbancarliving be safe, stay healthy.

Much more of a honky tonk bar and restaurant than a bowling alley in my mind. At least after a certain time.

Number 2 and number 4!

Need the best coffee, great grub, and a weird ass vibe? Dog Bar Jim is your friend. During the summer also doubles as an ice cream joint called Dirty Larry's Conetown