Androscoggin commissioners wrestle with conflict-of-interest issue in awarding ARPA funds

Two Lewiston commissioners who serve on Museum LA's board recused themselves from voting to award $300,000 from federal relief funds.

Legislative committee confirms Mills’ appointment of DA Andrew Robinson to bench

Andrew S. Robinson, district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, tapped last month for judgeship.

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.

Nine command centers take new approach to tackling homelessness

Seth Carey plans to run for district attorney again

Though the Rumford resident faces felony sexual assault charges and his law license is suspended, Carey hopes to win the Republican primary in June, as he did four years ago.

District Judge Rick Lawrence nominated to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

If his nomination by Gov. Mills is confirmed in the Maine Senate, he'll be the first Black justice on the state's highest court.

Androscoggin commissioners create reserve account for sheriff vehicles

The board moved $20,000 from surplus in the motor vehicle expense line.

Androscoggin Sheriff’s Office moving to Center Street in Auburn

Commissioners approved spending $4.52 million to purchase the former Evergreen Subaru property in Auburn, two miles north of the county courthouse.

Androscoggin commissioners seek higher fees for emergency dispatch services

Some board members thought the 5% increase recommended by county officials is too low.

Winter storm sweeps through Maine, bringing snow, icy roads, rain and power outages

Tractor-trailer crashes into house in Woodstock, causing significant damage.