Androscoggin County has the youngest median age in the state, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The median age in Androscoggin County is 40.9, followed by Penobscot, at 41.5 and Cumberland, at 42.3. The county in Maine with the oldest median age is Piscataquis at 50.2, trailed by Lincoln at […]
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County commissioners adopt bylaws
AUBURN — Following a lengthy discussion, the Androscoggin County Commission adopted its bylaws Wednesday evening. The document, prepared by county attorney Bryan Dench, describes how the commissioners will conduct their meetings. The completed bylaws are the first step toward the commissioners hiring a county administrator. After calling a recess at the end of their business […]
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Lewiston favors taking Androscoggin County to court over budget authority
LEWISTON — City councilors favor challenging county budget rules in court, they said Tuesday. City Administrator Ed Barrett on Tuesday outlined three ways councilors and other Androscoggin County municipal leaders could react to charter amendments county commissioners proposed last month. The amendment is meant to govern the county’s budget process. Barrett said councilors could accept […]
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Divorces
Christopher L. Allen of Auburn and Betty R. Allen of Auburn, married Sept. 10, 2004, in Otisfield. Bruce W. Ames of Livermore and Janet Remington of Livermore Falls, married Feb. 14, 2010, in Hartford. Paul E. Baribault of Lewiston and Joanne Baribault of Suncity Center, Fla., married Nov. 25, 1989, in Brunswick. Christopher Benoit of […]
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Lewiston divorce log
Michael J. Bachelder of Turner and Jan E. Bachelder of Winthrop, married May 17, 1997, in Jay. Henry G. Baker of Lewiston and Melanie J. Baker of Auburn, married July 1, 2010, in Alabama. Arthur Barnard of Auburn and Julianna Barnard of Lewiston, married May 18, 1991, in Lewiston. Lucas A. Bartlett of Auburn and […]
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Divorces
Ronald A. Abbott Jr. of Sabattus and Robin M. Abbott of Monmouth, married Sept. 25, 2010, in Litchfield, shared parental rights for two children, shared primary residence. Daniel R. Allen of South Paris and Jodee Allen of Lewiston, married July 11, 2004, in Corinna. Paul R. Andrews Jr. of Lewiston and Sara Anne Andrews of […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners want smoother process with Budget Committee
AUBURN — Androscoggin County commissioners discussed guidelines that they hope will improve and streamline the process on the 2016 county budget. The goal of Wednesday night’s workshop was to start thinking about a protocol that would lead to a harmonious working relationship between the commissioners and the Budget Committee. “We want to do our job,” […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners name jail administrator
AUBURN — Androscoggin County commissioners Wednesday promoted acting jail administrator Lt. Jeff Chute to be permanent jail administrator. The commissioners unanimously approved Sheriff Eric Samson’s recommendation to award Chute the position of jail administrator along with the title of captain. Chute, 45, has worked for the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department since 1995, the past eight […]
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DA exploring options to consolidate its offices in Lewiston
AUBURN — The district attorney received permission last week from the Androscoggin County Commissioners to begin exploring options for a consolidated office in downtown Lewiston. Currently, the district attorney has offices in the Androscoggin County Courthouse in Auburn and at the District Court building in Lewiston. The county pays rent for the office space in […]
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Androscoggin County officers to target speeders
Speeders beware: Sheriff’s deputies will be patrolling the back roads of Androscoggin County this summer with a watchful eye for those who exceed the speed limits. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Rielly Bryant applied for a $20,000 federal grant through the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety which will help the department crack down on speeding […]