Isaiah Lary’s statement advocates for prohibiting the county from using funds, personnel or resources to enforce the governor’s orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Spokesman: Citizen group will drop recall effort if commissioners renounce anti-mask resolution
Three of the seven Androscoggin County commissioners are facing a potential recall vote for their views on not wearing masks during meeting at the county building.
Citizen effort underway to remove members of Androscoggin County Commission
Papers filed to recall anti-masker and Lewiston commissioner Brian Ames, and plans made for Wales’ Isaiah Lary and Auburn’s John Michael as well.
Androscoggin County Commission chair closes meetings to public
Chairwoman Sally Christner released a statement that only commissioners and county employees would be allowed to attend commissioner meetings, citing “space constraints.”
Schools eliminate some graduation requirements due to pandemic
Community service, sports, clubs and even credit standards are being waived this year.
Maskless presence prompts sheriff to skip future public meetings with Androscoggin commissioners
Eric Samson said he will participate only via Zoom to protect himself and staff from exposure to COVID-19.
Sunday River Resort in Newry has eight new COVID-19 cases
The ski area’s new cases were confirmed by the Maine CDC, following a similar outbreak in December that included 31 cases. Schooner Memory Care in Auburn also has five COVID-19 cases.
‘Cowards’: Anti-maskers berate Androscoggin commissioners who vote to postpone action on resolution
The 4-3 vote postpones a decision on a statement rejecting Gov. Janet Mills’ order to halt spread of COVID-19.
Three staffers at Bolster Heights Residential Care in Auburn test positive for COVID-19
Virus found during universal testing; none have symptoms.
Androscoggin County commissioners to consider anti-mask resolution
The proposal, offered by Commissioner Isaiah Lary, rejects Gov. Janet Mills’ executive orders mandating masks be worn in public and supports residents and visitors to Androscoggin County who do not want to wear maks.