The move from the basement to other offices in the Androscoggin County Building in Auburn will improve working conditions for staff.
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Androscoggin County deputies, detectives relocating due to basement fungus in aging building
Deputies will move out of basement offices to other space in the county building in Auburn, while detectives will move to the District Attorney’s Office in Lewiston.
Androscoggin County’s ‘excessive’ spending putting pressure on towns, leaders say
County taxes have been rising steadily. Local leaders blame jail operations, and ask the state to step up.
Read our previous coverage of Maine’s ‘Survivor’ contestants
The Press Herald has written about the reality show since 2002, when Zoe Zanidakis was Maine’s first contestant. Click the headlines below to read a sampling of our stories.
7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
Sun Spotter seeking group activities | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s been a long winter and I fell and injured my ankle back in January, shortly after moving here from New Hampshire. I haven’t been able to get out much and have been lonely. Now that spring is coming (I hope), and my ankle is healing, I feel better and am ready […]
Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
Androscoggin County tax rate drops as property valuations rise
The tax rate is $1.04 per $1,000 of property valuation, 1 cent less than last year.
What Maine got: Snowstorm was predicted to drop 3-6 inches
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported.
Fire heavily damages large house in Lisbon
The homeowners escaped the early morning fire safely.