The proposed spending package for county government and the jail is $23.7 million, down slightly from an initial proposal of $23.8 million.
Androscoggin County Commission
Androscoggin County budget proposal has 13% tax increase
Commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday on the $23.8 million spending plan.
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Androscoggin sheriff’s office won’t move to former car dealership
Commissioners on Wednesday rejected a $29 million bond package to renovate 774 Center St. in Auburn, the former home of Evergreen Subaru.
Androscoggin County reverses course, buys 5 cruisers for sheriff’s department
County commissioners approved the $240,912 bid along party lines.
Androscoggin County commissioners agree to bid on Auburn building
Commissioners agree to enter negotiation with John F. Murphy Homes to purchase its building at 800 Center St. and move their governmental operation next door to the future site of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.
Turner Select Board discusses patrolling Route 4
Sen. Jeff Timberlake said State Police have increased patrols on Route 4 in the last week.
Court resolves hundreds of cases in two-week blitz, Androscoggin County DA says
The purpose of the two-week blitz was to help lessen the huge backlog of cases before the court.
‘Shocked and disappointed’ Auburn officials call on state to back off
City leaders say they ought to be allowed to review Androscoggin County plan for new sheriff’s complex
Lewiston could become Androscoggin County seat
A bill by a state senator from Turner would allow county commissioners to move the county seat from Auburn to Lewiston.