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System to help poor defendants is worsening in rural Maine

by Emily Allen November 27, 2022November 27, 2022

Attorneys staffing the struggling indigent defense program say the solutions they’re seeing can’t keep up with the systemic problems.

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills

McLean wins DA race for tri-county area

by Christopher Williams November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Andrew Lewis is lone challenger to win seat on Androscoggin Commission

by Steve Sherlock November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

The Auburn Democrat narrowly defeated political veteran John Michael, who was seeking a second term.

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Plourde wins race for commissioner in Androscoggin County

by Steve Sherlock November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

AUBURN — Edouard Plourde of Lewiston retained his District 1 seat on the Androscoggin County Commission on Tuesday in a special election to fill the final two years of a four-year term. District 1 includes much of downtown Lewiston. Plourde finished with 2,395 votes, while Republican challenger Bret Martel had 1,511. Plourde, 70, was appointed […]

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Commission District 5 (east Auburn, downtown, New Auburn): John Michael runs for reelection against Andrew Lewis

by Steve Sherlock November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

District 5 represents east, downtown and part of New Auburn

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Commission District 3 (South and east Lewiston, Greene, Durham): William Coffin challenges incumbent Brian Ames

by Steve Sherlock October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

AUBURN — Republican Brian Ames is seeking a second four-year term on the Androscoggin County Commission when he faces Democratic challenger William Coffin in District 3, which includes Durham, Greene and part of Lewiston. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ames, 36, of Lewiston, who is originally from Wales, is married with one daughter. Coffin, […]

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Commission District 4 (Lisbon, Sabattus, Wales): Greg Bianconi challenges Garrett Mason

by Steve Sherlock October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

AUBURN — Garrett Mason and Greg Bianconi are facing off in a special election to fill the final two years of a four-year term for the District 4 seat on the Androscoggin County Commission. District 4 includes Lisbon, Sabattus and Wales. Mason, 37, a Republican from Lisbon, was appointed in January to fill the seat […]

Androscoggin County, Election 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Commission District 7: Amanda Ricci challenges Sally Christner

by Steve Sherlock October 27, 2022October 28, 2022

AUBURN — Sally Christner of Turner, who is seeking a third term representing District 7 on the Androscoggin County Commission, is facing challenger Amanda Ricci of Livermore Falls in the Nov. 8 elections. District 7 includes Leeds, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Minot and Turner. Christner, 66, a Republican, has served as the chairwoman several times since […]

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