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 […]
Androscoggin County
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Auburn budget work kicks off with Monday workshop
AUBURN — Councilors could be faced with either budget cuts or a tax increase for the next year fiscal year, according to acting City Manager Howard Kroll. “We’ve done the best we can, and the next steps will really be up to them,” Kroll said. City councilors will get their first look at Kroll’s proposed […]
Entrepreneurs focus of Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Friday, Feb. 27, will feature a panel discussion titled, “Getting Down to Business: Insights from Local Entrepreneurs.” The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The panel will include a diverse group of Lewiston-Auburn businesspeople, sharing their stories […]
County Commission approves letter correcting misinformation on salaries
AUBURN — Attempting to set the record straight, the Androscoggin County commissioners Wednesday approved the text of a letter that will be sent to each of the cities and towns in the county. The four-page letter is in response to official letters sent by 13 of the 14 municipalities in Androscoggin County expressing concern over […]