Androscoggin County commissioners agreed to spend more than $10,000 last week for orthoimagery services with the Maine GeoLibrary to pay for aerial mapping of municipalities. Maine GeoLibrary is a state agency that expands and promotes aerial imagery for cities and towns for uses like GIS mapping and E911 for accurate and up-to-date mapping of roads and […]
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Franklin County approves new cruiser, two deputies and UT budget
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to buy a 2018 cruiser, authorized hiring two new deputies and accepted a proposed $1.13 million budget for the unorganized territory for 2018-19. Commissioners approved purchasing a new Ford Explorer Interceptor cruiser from Bailey Bros. Ford in Livermore Falls at a cost of $22,785. The cost factors in […]
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Franklin County hires 2 corrections officers, seeks cruiser quotes
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire two full-time corrections officers to fill two vacancies at the Franklin County Detention Center. Corrections staff recommended Casey Boulay and Natasha Perez, both of Jay, to be hired, Sheriff Scott Nichols Jr. said. Boulay has been working at the jail since Aug. 1. He was hired […]
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Androscoggin commissioners adopt 2018 budget with no changes
AUBURN — The chairman of the Androscoggin County Budget Committee had urged the county commissioners to adopt its budget recommendations “in a gesture of goodwill.” In the end, the Androscoggin County Commission did just that Wednesday night, but not before much discussion and one member attempting to eliminate funding for one organization. With Isaiah Lary […]
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Corrections officers recognized for long service
Oxford County commissioners recognized four Oxford County corrections officers for reaching their respective anniversaries. From left in the back row are Capt. Dana Dillingham and Sgt. William Grover (20 years of service), Sgt. James Hoyt (25 years of service), Sgt. David McAlister (30 years of service), Cpl. Todd Hussey (20 years of service) and Sheriff […]
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Franklin County commissioners buy security cameras
Franklin County commissioners congratulated members of the county Tuesday who received Spirit of America awards for volunteer service in their towns. From left is Josh Michaud of Wilton, for helping with revitalization of the downtown; Brian Ellis of Rangeley, a 58-year member of Rangeley Fire Rescue Department; Susan Lambert of New Vineyard, volunteer firefighter and […]
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Androscoggin County approves additional $25,000 to replace rotted trim in clock tower
AUBURN — In a split vote, the Androscoggin County Commission approved an additional $25,000 to replace more rotted wood than expected on the clock tower at the courthouse. A closer inspection of the clock tower after the scaffolding was erected detected the deterioration of the wood trim. The courthouse was built in 1857. Last year’s […]
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Franklin County changes insurance providers
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to accept insurance coverage from Kyes Insurance Agency Inc. of Farmington for $48,131, county Clerk Julie Magoon said. There will be an additional cost of $2,000 or less to bond some positions, such as treasurer, bringing the total to about $50,000. The insurance coverage, effective Jan. 1, 2018, […]
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Franklin County to discuss proposal to change Rangeley island name
FARMINGTON — A federal board is asking Franklin County commissioners for their opinion on officially changing the name of a 15-acre private island in Rangeley Lake from Doctors Island to Maneskootuk Island. Commissioners plan to discuss the proposal during their meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in their office at the Franklin County Courthouse. […]
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Franklin County sheriff, deputies recognized for safe driving
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was recognized Tuesday for traveling 268,000 miles last year without an accident. The Maine County Commissioners Association’s 2016 Safe Driving Award was presented by risk pool manager Malcolm Ulmer during a Franklin County Commission meeting. Ulmer called the award “very impressive and something you should be proud of.” […]