AUBURN — Three candidates will vie for an open seat on the Androscoggin County Commission to represent Poland, Mechanic Falls and part of Auburn. Interim Commissioner Raymond Lafrance of Poland, a member of the Libertarian Party, will face Terri Kelly Stankiewicz, a Republican from Mechanic Falls, and Shannon M. Dalton, a Democrat from Poland, in […]
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Androscoggin commissioners disagree on submitting proposed cuts in advance
AUBURN — What had been a smooth, quick-moving Androscoggin County budget hearing Wednesday dissolved near the end into a squabble over a recommendation by Chairman Matthew Roy for commissioners to send all proposed cuts in advance by email two days after next week’s final budget hearing. Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 5. […]
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Franklin commissioners want to know how nonprofit will use money
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners are seeking an explanation from an area nonprofit for how the group will use county money budgeted for its organization before handing over the money. At a meeting Tuesday, the commission voted unanimously to send a letter to Western Maine Community Action, a Wilton-based nonprofit that specializes in helping low- […]
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Franklin County commissioners decline to take action on opioid lawsuit
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners declined Tuesday to take action on a nationwide effort to sue pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opiates. A lawyer for the class-action lawsuit said the move was a “great disservice” to the county and could mean the loss of $50,000 to $1 million if the suit is successful. More […]
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Lafrance named to fill vacancy on Androscoggin commission
AUBURN — A day after being sworn in as the newest Androscoggin County commissioner, Ray Lafrance did not feel overwhelmed when his first meeting covered next year’s county budget. The former captain for more than 30 years of the Public Safety Division for the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, Lafrance prepared that department’s budget during his […]
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Androscoggin commissioners get first look at 2019 budget
AUBURN — Commissioners have begun their four-week review of the 2019 Androscoggin County budget. County administrator Larry Post released his $14.3 million preliminary budget without comment Wednesday. If passed without changes, the county budget will increase by 5.46 percent, a slight dip below the spending bump approved last fall. The current 2018 county budget was […]
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Matthew Roy selected chairman by Androscoggin commissioners
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission on Wednesday elected Matthew Roy of Lewiston to serve as chairman for the remainder of the year. Roy, the county’s vice chairman and representative of District 3, which includes Greene, Durham and part of Lewiston, replaces Zachary Maher, who resigned last month after being named town manager of Mechanic […]
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Androscoggin commissioners issue $1 million tax-anticipation note
AUBURN — Uncertain on when it will actually receive jail funding from the state, the Androscoggin County Commission voted Wednesday to issue a county tax-anticipation note for up to $1 million to cover any potential cash shortfall. The note, sold to Androscoggin Bank, has a interest rate of 2.95 percent per year. While the note will […]
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Franklin County commissioners OK memo on courthouse renovations
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding on renovating the Superior Court building. The renovation is scheduled to start this week and includes carpeting and painting in the main court and other rooms at a cost of $29,200. The cost will be split evenly by the county and the state. According […]
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Proctor named finance director-treasurer for Androscoggin County
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission unanimously approved the hiring of Clarice Proctor of Lewiston as the county’s finance director and treasurer. Proctor will begin working for the county May 14. “She’s going to be excellent,” County Administrator Larry Post said after Wednesday’s meeting. “We’re very lucky that she’s going to be working for us.” […]