AUBURN — Androscoggin County voters this June and November will get more candidates for more offices than ever. A just-released state list of the major party candidates includes 11 candidates for five seats on the county commission, two people for judge of probate and two for sheriff. The list, compiled by the Secretary of State’s […]
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Androscoggin County GOP Committee to meet in Auburn
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Auburn Hall, second floor. Nominations will be held for register of probate and a section of the bylaws will be reviewed.
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‘Historic’ turnover this year among Maine’s sheriffs
An unprecedented number of Maine sheriffs are counting the days until they put away their badges. Of the state’s 16 county sheriffs, seven have announced plans to leave office at the end of the year. And another seven will face re-election in the fall, clearing the way for a major shift in leadership governing county […]
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Sabattus man gets 15 years in prison for assaults on preteen
AUBURN — A Sabattus man who pleaded guilty to nearly a dozen counts of gross sexual assault over several years against a preteen girl was sentenced Wednesday to serve 15 years in prison. A reproving Androscoggin County Superior Court judge sentenced Michael Gagnier, 34, of 20 High St. to 25 years in prison, with 10 […]
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High school clothes closet receives big donation
On the lower level of Edward Little High School, around the corner from the cafeteria and food pantry, is a small, non-descript closet. Behind the wooden door, there are clothes, shoes, gloves and hats stacked on every available surface or hung from a movable clothes rack. It is the Edward Little Clothes Closet, started in the spring of […]
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Two officers running for Androscoggin County sheriff
AUBURN — At least two people — both members of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department — plan to run for the county’s top job. Patrol Capt. Raymond Lafrance, 59, of Poland and Sgt. Eric Samson, 42, of Auburn said Wednesday they have begun collecting signatures for the office of sheriff. And more may be coming. […]
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County quickly passes $10.3 million budget
AUBURN — In only nine minutes Wednesday night, the 13-member Androscoggin County Budget Committee conducted a public hearing and adopted a $10.3 million budget. No one from the public spoke, and when it came time for prevote debate, committee members fell silent. The vote to approve was almost unanimous. The only dissenter was Tizz Crowley […]
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Poland officially ‘certified business friendly’
POLAND — News that Poland had been named Maine’s newest Certified Business-Friendly community was received by selectmen Tuesday with great pleasure. “This is good news,” Selectman Steve Robinson said. “I am pleased the town has received this well-deserved business-friendly recognition. Our goal is to continue Poland’s growth and development for many years to come.” The letter from […]
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County commissioners’ compensation examined
LEWISTON — Amid debate on an $8.1 million budget for 2014, Androscoggin County leaders are weighing pay and benefits for the county’s three commissioners. The trio annually earns at least $7,273 each — plus health care and retirement benefits worth thousands of dollars more — for their roles as the county’s principal policymakers and administrators. […]
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Groups urged to apply for food, shelter funds
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County has announced that it has been selected to administer a grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger. The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofit leaders, local municipalities and members […]