Androscoggin commissioners support contract extension with union

The union must now vote yes on the three-year extension that would raise wages by 3 percent a year through 2022.

Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate

A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they're good stewards of the money.

Androscoggin County may release more info to public before meetings

Androscoggin commissioners also failed to pass a bylaw change to reduce the number of required business meetings per month.

Photo: AREA selects new officers

Drug Take-Back Day set for Androscoggin County on Saturday

There are eight locations across the county for residents to take back unwanted drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.

County commissioners debate changing meeting schedule

The county charter requires one meeting per month, while the commission bylaws require two.

Farmington-L-A ‘pilot’ commuter bus route, GreenLine, is up and running

Western Maine Transportation Services' new commuter bus service runs back and forth between Farmington and Lewiston-Auburn.

Incoming changes to traffic court prosecution leave smaller departments wondering

In April, the District Attorney's Office for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties will stop prosecuting traffic tickets, leaving local police departments to pursue their own cases.

Incoming changes to traffic court prosecution leave smaller departments wondering

In April, the District Attorney's Office for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties will stop prosecuting traffic tickets, leaving local police departments to pursue their own cases.

Madore elected chairman of Androscoggin commissioners