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.

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.

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection

Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.

Androscoggin County employees to receive 2.3% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024

The commissioners voted 5-2 to award the increase to nonunion employees.

No arrests made in fatal shootings in Lewiston; two victims not ID’d

Two victims of an apparent shooting on Knox Street Sunday have not yet been identified because one autopsy is still pending, state police said. Meanwhile, Knox Street residents are carrying on as best as they can.

Lewiston-Auburn area gets another flash flood warning Saturday

Some 2-4 inches of rainfall in about 6 hours was expected Saturday evening for the area, according to National Weather Service. The flash flood warning, on the heels of a much wider flood watch earlier in the day, came after nearly 5 inches of rainfall Tuesday.

‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes

The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building's electrical service.

Lewiston teens helps make trail accessible for disabled at Camp Gustin

It is part of Androscoggin Land Trust's effort to make more hiking trails accessible to everyone.

2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area

A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.

Photo: Van severs utility pole on Russell Street in Lewiston