AUBURN — New criticism of Androscoggin County’s aging dispatching system has ignited fresh calls for modern radio equipment and less politics. “We’ve got to repair it or get out of the business,” Sheriff Guy Desjardins said Friday. A growing pile of reports detail radio problems across the county, he said. And Maine Radio, a Scarborough […]
Androscoggin County
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Androscoggin County charter will appear on November ballot
AUBURN — A proposed blueprint for changes in Androscoggin County government will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, calling for more county commissioners, new rules for removing elected leaders and a full-time administrator. County Commissioners voted 2-0 Wednesday to accept the 16-page document and to send it to voters in the form of a referendum. […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston Romelly Dastinot, 31, of Hyde Park, Mass., on charges of obstructing a public way and possession of marijuana, 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at 33 Walnut St. Wilfred Floyd Pulk, 42, of 112 Alpine St., Norway, on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, 1:38 a.m. Wednesday at 179 Pine St. Auburn Jason […]
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County GOP to open headquarters
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will hold a grand opening for its new campaign headquarters from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at 806 Sabattus St. The public is encouraged to attend. Candidates in this fall’s election will be on hand, and picnic-style refreshments will be available. The regularly scheduled committee meeting […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates volunteers
LEWISTON — Raising nearly $101,000 at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Androscoggin and Oxford Counties Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, it was a no-brainer that there were numerous people for the Community Concepts Big Brothers Big Sisters program to thank. On June 8, Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members hosted a Volunteer Appreciation […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Savannah Stockman, 24, of 20 South Main St., warrant, 8:12 p.m. Friday on Center Street. * Benjamin Brown, 29, of 21 Scott Drive, Casco, domestic violence assault, 4:43 p.m. Saturday on Route 122 in Poland. Lewiston * Gabriel Sanchez, 29, of 204 Blake St., drinking in public, 7:37 p.m. Friday at that […]
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Downtown Auburn
Impressions are the ground floor of any decision making. It is unlikely for people to make any choices that impacted their lives without first having experienced something long enough to get an impression. Buying a house, taking a job and starting a family are life events that have great impact. Making the right choice in […]
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Life in Androscoggin County
Androscoggin County Address: 2 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210 Tel: (207) 784-8390 Fax: (207) 782-5367 Androscoggin County, incorporated in 1854, is a county in southern Maine that hosts two of Maine’s largest cities, Lewiston and Auburn, also known as the “Twin Cities.” The county is centrally located and is approximately one-half hour from both Portland, […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Jessica Lyn Williams, 26, of 5 Thunder Road, Mechanic Falls, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday on Court Street. * Paul T. Robinson, 30, of 112 Newbury St., on a charge of disorderly conduct, 5:28 p.m. Tuesday at that address. * Alannah Kathleen-Mary Robinson, 19, of 112 […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Michael Groves, 61, of 256 Main St., warrants, 1:07 a.m. Friday in Bonney Park. * Thomas J. Moyse, 46, of, 1345 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, leaving the scene of an accident, 3:57 p.m. Friday on Mount Auburn Avenue. * Wayne Lee Rucker, 31, of 67 Whitney St., violating condition of release, 7:41 […]