Plans for a $10M member-owned grocery store and food hub in Lewiston’s downtown take shape

Jul 3, 2026

Published by Sun Journal

Lewiston, Maine — The Lewiston Auburn Community Market may not have broken ground, but itis quickly gaining ground as membership grows and as organizers work throughenvironmental reviews, financing and site plans.

The market is a cooperative that would take over the site of the former Lewiston police station...read more on the Sun Journal

The former Lewiston police station at 171 Park St. Plans call for demolishing the building to make way for a cooperative grocery store and food hub called Lewiston Auburn Community Market that would also feature a cafe, business incubator and more. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer)

Author: Joe Charpentier, Staff Writer
Posted: July 3, 2026

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