PARIS — The owner of a seasonal home in northern Oxford County reminded county commissioners Tuesday that he and others want to know whether the county will help pay for a bridge to access their properties. Paul Hodsdon of Norway is one of dozens of landowners who want the Aldrich Brook bridge on Lincoln Pond […]
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Androscoggin commissioners offer union wage increase for 2016
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County Commission is offering the union representing county employees a wage increase for 2016. In a 5-2 vote, the commissioners approved a collective bargaining agreement that provides for a step increase on July 1, 2016, followed by a 1 percent wage increase effective the same day. The employees have been working […]
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Bid to restore clock tower on courthouse comes in $220K over budget
AUBURN — The restoration of the clock tower on the Androscoggin County Courthouse will be delayed after the lone bid for the project came in well over budget. County commissioners Monday unanimously rejected the $296,300 bid by H.E. Callahan Construction to restore the clock tower. Originally budgeting $100,000 for the project, the county had less […]
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Interest shown in leasing vacant business building
OXFORD — The future of the former Oxford Aviation facility on Number Six Road remains uncertain, but new interest in leasing the vacant, county property continues, an official said this week. Glen Holmes, executive director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council, said a Maine-based company toured the 40,000-square foot building two weeks ago. “It’s […]
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Oxford Aviation hazardous waste cleaned up, commissioners told
PARIS — All bulk hazardous waste was removed from the former Oxford Aviation facility this week, Oxford County commissioners were told. On Tuesday, Glen Holmes, executive director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council, handed the commissioners a bill for $27,737 to pay for the consolidation and removal of hazardous waste. The two-day process to […]
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Oxford County, union negotiations over deputies’ contracts ongoing
PARIS — Contract talks between Oxford County commissioners and the union representing Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies have entered a crucial point, according to county Administrator Scott Cole. The two sides met for over two hours in a closed-session late Wednesday night. Although no formal action on the contract was taken, the two sides are preparing […]
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Oxford Aviation cleanup continues; building’s future uncertain
PARIS – An airplane left behind after the eviction of Oxford Aviation from Oxford County Regional Airport last month is expected to be retrieved Monday by a pilot and her mechanic, county administrator Scott Cole said Thursday. The plane is one of many items being held in the secured facility at Number Six Road following […]