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Paul Michaud of Auburn talks to his wife, Ashley, while dining outside at Sonder & Dram in Lewiston last week as server Melanie Roy heads to another table of patrons with menus.
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LEWISTON The City Council on Tuesday extended rules that encourage outdoor dining in hopes of giving restaurants more options heading into an uncertain winter.
The unanimous vote keeps in place a previously approved resolution that authorizes city staff to work with businesses to expand operations when needed, including onto municipal rights of way, and public or private open spaces and parking areas.
The council initially approved the resolution in May, which also waives fees for park use and sidewalk and street occupancy.