AUBURN — In a 4-3 vote, three Androscoggin County commissioners voted last week to put themselves on the hiring committee for a new county treasurer. Commissioner Isaiah Lary of Wales nominated Commissioner Bonney Starbird of Auburn, Chairman Zachary Maher of Poland and himself to serve on the committee to select a replacement for Robert Poulin, […]
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Jay man alleges civil rights violations against Gallant, county jails, state
AUBURN — A Jay man and his minor children have filed a notice of claim seeking $5 million in damages against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant and 17 other individuals and government or law enforcement agencies. Michael C. Marks claims Gallant, “in his individual and representative capacities, sexually assaulted (Marks), and continues to harass, […]
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Calling opioids a ‘public nuisance,’ Androscoggin County joins nationwide lawsuit
After last month joining a growing list of Maine municipalities and counties that are part of a nationwide lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, Androscoggin County commissioners passed an order claiming the opioid epidemic is a public nuisance. The order, requested by the attorneys representing communities throughout the country, puts the county on record saying that the […]
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Robert Poulin, citing health reasons, resigns as county treasurer
AUBURN — Longtime Androscoggin County Treasurer Robert Poulin resigned last week for health reasons. Poulin has served as treasurer since October 2001. “I found him very accommodating,” County Administrator Larry Post said. “He always just wanted to do a good job. His assistance was invaluable to me with things like the budget, union contracts and […]
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Androscoggin County updating hazard mitigation plan
AUBURN — Hoping to alleviate natural and man-made disasters in the county, the Androscoggin United Emergency Management Agency is finalizing its five-year hazard mitigation report. A review meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the county EMA office in Lewiston. The purpose of the meeting is to allow Androscoggin County municipal officials to review […]
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County GOP to host Lincoln's birthday event
LEWISTON — Appearances by Gov. Paul LePage, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and gubernatorial candidates will highlight Androscoggin County Republicans’ celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Friday, Feb. 16. The event at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center will include a reception, dinner, program and auction from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For tickets, go to […]
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Commissioner fails to eliminate severance package from county administrator's contract
AUBURN — After several failed amendments and nearly an hour of debate, Androscoggin County Commissioner Isaiah Lary of Wales accused fellow commissioners Wednesday of attempting to push through the adoption of three amendments to county Administrator Larry Post’s contract. “Our decisions affect the taxpayers,” said Lary, who wanted to cut or limit the severance package […]
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Androscoggin commissioners to help municipalities with mapping services
Androscoggin County commissioners agreed to spend more than $10,000 last week for orthoimagery services with the Maine GeoLibrary to pay for aerial mapping of municipalities. Maine GeoLibrary is a state agency that expands and promotes aerial imagery for cities and towns for uses like GIS mapping and E911 for accurate and up-to-date mapping of roads and […]
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Androscoggin commissioners adopt 2018 budget with no changes
AUBURN — The chairman of the Androscoggin County Budget Committee had urged the county commissioners to adopt its budget recommendations “in a gesture of goodwill.” In the end, the Androscoggin County Commission did just that Wednesday night, but not before much discussion and one member attempting to eliminate funding for one organization. With Isaiah Lary […]
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Androscoggin County approves additional $25,000 to replace rotted trim in clock tower
AUBURN — In a split vote, the Androscoggin County Commission approved an additional $25,000 to replace more rotted wood than expected on the clock tower at the courthouse. A closer inspection of the clock tower after the scaffolding was erected detected the deterioration of the wood trim. The courthouse was built in 1857. Last year’s […]