Spokesman: Citizen group will drop recall effort if commissioners renounce anti-mask resolution

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Published
February 9, 2021

Spokesman: Citizen group will drop recall effort if commissioners renounce anti-mask resolution

Three of the seven Androscoggin County commissioners are facing a potential recall vote for their views on not wearing masks during meeting at the county building.
Published
February 8, 2021

Citizen effort underway to remove members of Androscoggin County Commission

Papers filed to recall anti-masker and Lewiston commissioner Brian Ames, and plans made for Wales' Isaiah Lary and Auburn's John Michael as well.
Published
February 7, 2021

Androscoggin County Commission chair closes meetings to public

Chairwoman Sally Christner released a statement that only commissioners and county employees would be allowed to attend commissioner meetings, citing "space constraints."
Published
February 5, 2021

Maine Outdoor Wellness Center a dream come true for Varney family

Roy Varney's family, community honor champion skier who died in a farm accident.
Published
February 5, 2021

Attorney General to Androscoggin County commissioners: Mask up

Aaron Frey sent a letter on the heels of a meeting Wednesday in which the panel voted to table a resolution rejecting the COVID-19 mask mandate ordered by Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
February 5, 2021

Sen. King gives students a Zoom primer on why the Arctic matters – especially to Maine

Maine's junior senator said new shipping lanes opening in the north may boost the state's three major ports as trade routes change.
Published
February 4, 2021

Judge allows release of 11-year-old Auburn girl accused of stabbing father

The girl will be allowed to stay with a relative if she abides by a safety plan that includes house confinement.
Published
February 4, 2021

Maskless presence prompts sheriff to skip future public meetings with Androscoggin commissioners

Eric Samson said he will participate only via Zoom to protect himself and staff from exposure to COVID-19.
Published
February 3, 2021

‘Cowards’: Anti-maskers berate Androscoggin commissioners who vote to postpone action on resolution

The 4-3 vote postpones a decision on a statement rejecting Gov. Janet Mills' order to halt spread of COVID-19.
Published
February 3, 2021

Expecting new COVID-19 cases to arrive with students, Bates College will add rapid tests to screenings

Bates students will begin to file back onto campus this week, and with the crowd will come increased risk of COVID-19 transmission, say campus officials.