AUBURN — Decision-makers may finally decide who will answer when people in Androscoggin County’s smaller towns call for help. The Androscoggin County Budget Committee plans to examine a plan Wednesday evening that would charge 12 of the county’s 14 towns for answering 911 calls and dispatching help. So far, nine of the 12 towns have […]
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County dispatch fees survive challenge from Lewiston, Auburn
AUBURN — A last-minute attempt to delay charging dispatching fees to 12 Androscoggin County towns — while easing taxes in Lewiston and Auburn — failed Wednesday. In an 8-1 vote, the county’s Budget Committee sided with the County Commission, arguing that too much time and debate had already been spent on a measure that has […]
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Minimal county tax increase for Auburn depends on Androscoggin dispatch fee plan
AUBURN — City taxpayers’ share of county spending could increase slightly, councilors were told Monday, if a plan to pay for dispatch services proves popular to Androscoggin County’s smaller towns and communities. City Manager Clinton Deschene said the County Budget Committee is reviewing a proposed $8.01 million budget which includes a $3,128 increase overall. Each […]
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Charges Auburn * Erica Lyn Carter, 31, of 404 S. High St., Bridgton, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 6:56 p.m. Sunday at Wal-Mart. * Michael Lee Blanchette, 33, of 136 Summer St., disorderly conduct, 10:44 p.m. Sunday at that address. * Stacey Lee Lowell, 39, of 67 N. Saunders Road, Greene, unlawful possession of […]
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Charges Auburn * Christopher Buda, 19, of 476 Court St. No. 1, operating after suspension and criminal mischief, 4:16 p.m. Saturday at Northern Avenue and North River Road. * Nabega Nankema, 20, of 268 Blake St., Lewiston, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 4:49 p.m. Saturday at Walmart. * Peter Edward Babb, 45, of 154 […]
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Charges Lewiston * Jessica Gertsch, 31, of 1089 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, on a charge of operating while license suspended or revoked, 12:26 a.m. Friday at 184 Bates St. * Daniel Robert Chamberland, 23, of 114 Cheryl Lane, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening, criminal mischief and violating bail conditions, 1:59 p.m. Friday […]
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Androscoggin County • Mark Duval, 43, of 6 Dunlop Ave., Mechanic Falls, on warrants, 7:39 p.m. Monday at that address, Mechanic Falls Police Department. • Brandon Pike, 21, of 4 Downeast Dr., Harpswell, on warrants, 9:06 p.m. Monday at 40 Pleasant St., Auburn, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department. Auburn • Joseph Gallo, 23, of 15 Seventh […]
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Charges Auburn * Jonathan Michael Cain, 22, of 2309 Hotel Road, operating under the influence and driving to endanger, 12:58 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Pleasant and Turner streets. * James Arthur Lindahl, 50, of 44 Glendale Ave., operating while license suspended or revoked, 3:30 p.m. Thursday on Minot Avenue. * Scott Edmond Seger, […]
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Charges Lewiston * Timothy Joseph Kuvaja, 31, of 75 Spring St., on charges of domestic assault and criminal mischief, 9:40 a.m. Friday at that address. Auburn * Jonathan Cain, 22, of 2309 Hotel Road, on charges of driving while intoxicated and driving to endanger, 1:16 a.m. Thursday on Center Street. Androscoggin County * Merton Haskell, […]
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CHARGES Lewiston * Nathan Allen Simpson, 29, 53 Goff St., operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended or revoked, 12:44 a.m. Sunday at 210 Bates St. Auburn * Anthony Scott Dixon, 26, 11 Webster St., Auburn, outstanding warrants, 10:24 p.m. Friday at 28 Hampshire St. * Danielle Rai Ward, 29, 97 Harts Mill Road, […]