The majority of Androscoggin County commissioners have declared that the price tag for a new sheriff’s office is too high.
Androscoggin County Commission
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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.
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$1.2 million in the hole, Androscoggin County asks Legislature for help with jails
Citing an ‘urgent need,’ County Administrator Jeff Chute sent a letter to lawmakers appealing for more jail funding.
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Androscoggin County budget cuts include hit to Kaydenz Kitchen request
The proposed spending package for county government and the jail is $23.7 million, down slightly from an initial proposal of $23.8 million.
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Androscoggin County budget proposal has 13% tax increase
Commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday on the $23.8 million spending plan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
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.
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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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin County reverses course, buys 5 cruisers for sheriff’s department
County commissioners approved the $240,912 bid along party lines.
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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.
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Turner Select Board discusses patrolling Route 4
Sen. Jeff Timberlake said State Police have increased patrols on Route 4 in the last week.