Three vie for two seats on county budget committee in Lewiston

The Androscoggin County Commission held caucuses to select 14 individuals to serve three-year terms on the county budget committee.

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Androscoggin County sets nominating caucuses for budget committee

The seven county districts have two members each on the 14-member budget committee.

Androscoggin commissioners support contract extension with union

The union must now vote yes on the three-year extension that would raise wages by 3 percent a year through 2022.

Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate

A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they're good stewards of the money.

Androscoggin County may release more info to public before meetings

Androscoggin commissioners also failed to pass a bylaw change to reduce the number of required business meetings per month.

Photo: AREA selects new officers

Drug Take-Back Day set for Androscoggin County on Saturday

There are eight locations across the county for residents to take back unwanted drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.

County commissioners debate changing meeting schedule

The county charter requires one meeting per month, while the commission bylaws require two.

Farmington-L-A ‘pilot’ commuter bus route, GreenLine, is up and running

Western Maine Transportation Services' new commuter bus service runs back and forth between Farmington and Lewiston-Auburn.