After a five-year battle to clear his name, one-time district attorney candidate Seth Carey of Rumford filed suit in Oxford County this week accusing the Maine State Police of malicious prosecution. Carey said in legal papers that police filed “completely false criminal charges” against him that led to the loss of his law license and […]
Androscoggin County
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County budget shows $1.28M increase for 2024
The State Legislature did not increase funding for the jail, which means the county cannot increase its operational costs to operate the facility.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News
Durham’s Union Church, home of historical society, fails inspection
The town-owned Union Church, home of Durham Historical Society, was shuttered Tuesday over a failed inspection from the Office of State Fire Marshal. The failed inspection stemmed from structural problems documented by the Society since 2001.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls chief taking sergeant position at UMF Police Department
Police Chief Michael Adcock’s last day is Aug. 31.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls approves special amusement permit for Apple Pumpkin Festival
The town will be looking for a new summer recreation program director to succeed Sally Boivin.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner property taxes to increase
The amount of funds the town must pay toward the school and county budgets increased this year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
Daddy O’s Diner preparing to open new location in Mechanic Falls
$16.9 million in construction permits approved in Auburn; New brewery and taproom coming to Turner; Aroma Joe’s opens new Turner location.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay sets tax rate rises $2.50 per $1,000 of property valuation
The Select Board set the rate for 2023-24 at $23 using $1.5 million from the town’s undesignated fund.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner board accepts Quimby hall paving bid
There are four marijuana store licenses available in town, which the town will select interested applicants through a lottery-like process.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Poland Provisions looks to be part of the community fabric, not just a business
Cafe and general store have been in the works for years, and will offer Maine products, fresh-baked goods and a community gathering spot.