(Representing part of Auburn) John Michael Independent Age: 68 Hometown: Auburn Occupation: Investor. Petition drive coordinator for initiatives and candidates. Education: Edward Little High School graduate; Bachelor of Arts degree, Marquette University. Family status: Single. Support other families’ kids with beach trips, Christmas and birthdays, etc. Community organizations: Civility & Respect In Auburn Politics; Auburn’s […]
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Androscoggin County Commission District 5 – Bonney Starbird
(Representing part of Auburn) Bonney Starbird Democrat Hometown: Born in Lewiston. Raised in Poland. Resident of Auburn since 1984. Occupation: Registered nurse for 38 years, 10 years as family nurse practitioner. Education: Master’s degree in nursing, University of Southern Maine. Graduated 1998. Family status: Married, three sons, two stepdaughters Why are you running for the […]
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Androscoggin County Commission District 2 – Melissa Simones Landry
(Representing part of Lewiston) Melissa A. Simones Landry Republican Age: 34 Hometown: Lewiston Occupation: Policy director Education: Bates College, Bachelor of Arts (major, psychology; minor, women and gender studies) 2006; University of Southern Maine, Master of Arts (major, leadership studies) 2018 Family status: Married, with two dogs Community organizations: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church; Bates […]
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Androscoggin County Commission District 2 – John Butler
(Representing part of Lewiston) John Butler Democrat Age: 60 Hometown: Lewiston Occupation: Outside salesperson, Butler Bros. Education: Lewiston High School; St. Michael’s College, Bachelor of Arts in political science Family status: Married. three children, four grandchildren Community organizations: Lewiston School Committee (16 years); Lewiston City Council (four years); currently on Planning Board and LA Forestry […]
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Androscoggin commissioners cut $500 from $14.4M budget
AUBURN — Failing on more than a dozen attempts to cut funds from the 2019 Androscoggin County budget, Commissioner Isaiah Lary of Wales finally won a modest $500 cut from the Probate Department. It was the only cut Androscoggin County Commissioners made Wednesday night. Commissioners ratified the preliminary county budget and sent the $14.4 million […]
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Late check from state forces county to increase tax note by $500,000
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission approved a request Wednesday from County Treasurer Robert Poulin to increase the county’s tax anticipation note by $500,000 to cover employees’ salaries in case of a potential cash shortage. The reason for the potential shortfall is the failure of the state to pay the money it owes for the […]
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Commissioners table Androscoggin County workers’ contract
AUBURN — Despite recently receiving a favorable court decision on its appeal to reverse an arbitration panel’s decision, the Androscoggin County Commission tabled action Wednesday on the employee contract with the county workers’ union. Members of the Androscoggin County Employees Association have worked without a contract for four years. The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting included […]
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Civil lawsuit against Androscoggin County Commission to proceed
AUBURN — A civil lawsuit filed against the Androscoggin County Commission will proceed after a superior court found certain claims made by the suing cities and towns of Androscoggin County have sufficient merit to go to trial. The court ruled, however, that the case will proceed only against the County Commission as a legislative body, […]
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Minot board stands with county budget panel
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday restated their support for the Androscoggin County Budget Committee in its lawsuit against commissioners on who should have the last word on county commissioners’ pay. The board was reacting to a letter from Beth Bell, chairwoman of the Androscoggin County Commission. Minot is one of 12 county towns that joined in […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners refuse to join important discussion
The municipal officials and citizens of Androscoggin County want answers to two simple questions: • Has the county violated its charter by paying salaries and providing benefits to county commissioners that were not approved by the county Budget Committee? • Is the county complying with state law in how its budget is adopted? Those are […]