In the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office mold grows wild in places, clinging to walls like some Stephen King horror waiting to reach out and grab you.
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Androscoggin sheriff’s office won’t move to former car dealership
Commissioners on Wednesday rejected a $29 million bond package to renovate 774 Center St. in Auburn, the former home of Evergreen Subaru.
Deep cuts possible after Lisbon rejects school budget for second time
Prior to Tuesday’s vote, Superintendent Richard Green said school ‘programs and services’ would have to be eliminated if the budget failed again.
Lisbon residents to challenge town decision on who gets to approve the budget
The Town Council ruled that a petition to change the charter to allow residents to vote on the municipal budget is a revision and not an amendment, which would delay a vote on the matter for at least a year.
Androscoggin County plans for more extreme heat and cold
Officials convened Tuesday to discuss how the county responds when the temperature turns dangerous.
CMP is pairing drones, vehicles and AI to survey lines in Jay area this week
The company plans to survey all 24,000 miles of its lines throughout its coverage area to check the safety and condition.
Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state inspection
The jail saw some relief with its chronic overcapacity head counts in June.
Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death
Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia at the jail in 2023. His mother says the jail and its medical staff ignored his pain and cries for help.
Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
Commissioners narrow down price for new Androscoggin County sheriff’s office
Commissioners are weighing whether to put out a bond for $26 million or $29 million.