Reserve funds will purchase a body scanner for the Androscoggin County jail to prevent contraband from entering the facility.
Androscoggin County
Poirier wins seat on Androscoggin County Commission
The retired banker defeated Republican candidate Robert McCarthy.
Androscoggin County Budget Committee adds another $50,000 for body scanner
The committee is recommending transferring up to $150,000 from reserves to pay for a body scanner to improve safety at the county jail.
Lewiston and Auburn seeing more drug overdoses during pandemic
Numbers of overdoses in the Twin Cities mirror increases seen statewide and nationally.
Two candidates facing off for District 2 seat on Androscoggin County Commission
Democrat Roland Poirier and Republican Robert McCarthy are running for political office for the first time.
Androscoggin County budget panel adds $100,000 for body scanner for jail
The money will come from the reserve account.
Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing
For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.
Robert McCarthy declares candidacy for Androscoggin County Commission
Lewiston resident has held leadership positions in numerous community organizations.
Androscoggin County gives administrator three-year extension
Larry Post will see his salary increase by $10,000 over the next three years.
Following weeks of dry weather, Maine drenched with several inches of rain
The National Weather Service in Gray said Monday the rain would continue into Wednesday, but was unlikely to result in flooding for central and western Maine towns.