The Town Council ruled that a petition to change the charter to allow residents to vote on the municipal budget is a revision and not an amendment, which would delay a vote on the matter for at least a year.
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Androscoggin County plans for more extreme heat and cold
Officials convened Tuesday to discuss how the county responds when the temperature turns dangerous.
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CMP is pairing drones, vehicles and AI to survey lines in Jay area this week
The company plans to survey all 24,000 miles of its lines throughout its coverage area to check the safety and condition.
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Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state inspection
The jail saw some relief with its chronic overcapacity head counts in June.
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Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death
Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia at the jail in 2023. His mother says the jail and its medical staff ignored his pain and cries for help.
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Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
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Commissioners narrow down price for new Androscoggin County sheriff’s office
Commissioners are weighing whether to put out a bond for $26 million or $29 million.
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Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
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Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
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Androscoggin County reverses course, buys 5 cruisers for sheriff’s department
County commissioners approved the $240,912 bid along party lines.