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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How to celebrate Earth Day across western Maine
Community cleanups and other environmental-themed activities are taking place on and around April 22.
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.
Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.
Maine eFiling expands as new court rules and vendor terms take effect
Maine’s electronic court system is expanding, requiring users to accept a private vendor agreement as new judicial rules governing eFiling begin.
Androscoggin County exploring future of sheriff’s department, fate of Subaru building
The county bought the former Evergreen Subaru building in Auburn in 2022 for a new sheriff’s department, but a $29 million renovation price tag has commissioners tapping the brakes.
County to discuss future of $4.5 million Auburn property bought for Sheriff’s Office
The county purchased the former Evergreen Subaru dealership at 774 Center St. in February 2022 using federal funds.
Maine law enforcement grapples with ICE memo allowing home entry without judge’s warrant
‘This is a foundational part of the American system that they’re saying to disregard,’ one expert said. ‘This is not a little tweak — this is a big deal.’
Taxes to rise nearly 15% in proposed Androscoggin County budget
Commissioners will meet next month to hold a public hearing and finalize the budget.