Demand for a new county emerged when the residents of the rapidly growing town of Lewiston complained of the long distance they had to travel to reach Wiscasset, the county seat of Lincoln County, in which county Lewiston was originally located. It was also an impractical circumstance as Lewiston's neighbor, Auburn, was part of Cumberland County. As the growing partnership of the two towns emerged, the case for the towns to be in the same county grew. Different plans were discussed, including Lewiston joining Cumberland County. Eventually, the idea of a new county came to the table. The debate then became over which town would be the center of the new county. Bath, Brunswick, and Lewiston each desired the distinction. Lewiston would eventually win the debate. Androscoggin County was created in 1854 from towns originally in Cumberland County, Lincoln County, Kennebec County, and Oxford County.
A film on Recovery in Maine set in Androscoggin County.
This film was produced by Points North as part of the Recovery in Maine Program.
Special thanks to Alexandra Morrow.
published: 15 Jul 2021
Maine State Police investigate fatal shooting in Androscoggin County
State officials said the incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. Friday on White Oak Hill Road in Poland.
published: 03 Aug 2024
Androscoggin and Oxford counties being closely monitored by Maine DOE
All counties remain in the green categorization.
published: 09 Apr 2021
Androscoggin County Sheriff refuses to attend meetings unless they go virtual
Sheriff Eric Samson says this is not a political decision, he is simply trying to keep himself and those in his community safe and healthy.
published: 06 Feb 2021
13-year-old girl dies a day after being pulled from Androscoggin River in Greene, Maine
In a release Wednesday, Chief Deputy William Gagne of the Androscoggin County Chief Sheriff's Office identified the girl as Isha Ali of Lewiston.
published: 09 Jun 2021
Earthquake rattles Androscoggin County and beyond
The U.S. Geological Survey tracks earthquakes and recorded a magnitude 2.5 quake in the area of Turner.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/25-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-maine-turner-livermore-environment-usgs/97-9277676d-6874-4708-8b3b-f76db177f900
published: 09 Aug 2023
Androscoggin County Commission passes resolution to reopen the state amid coronavirus, COVID-19 pand
Androscoggin County Commission passes resolution to reopen the state amid coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic
published: 07 May 2020
Political Brew: COVID relief, Androscoggin County Commissioners debate masks, and should Maine chang
Our Political Brew analysts this week are Ken Altshuler, formerly of the WGAN Morning Show and Ray Richardson of WLOB Radio.
published: 07 Feb 2021
Auburn temporarily pauses plan to relocate Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
The Auburn City Council voted 5-1 at it's meeting Monday to approve a 180 day moratorium on proposals for new public safety and correctional facilities.
published: 23 Feb 2022
Road closed after train derails in Androscoggin County
Train company CSX said no injuries were reported and no product was released.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/road-closed-after-train-derails-in-androscoggin-county-traffic-alert-maine-derailment/97-0a39fedf-279e-497e-b097-d019870622e0
A film on Recovery in Maine set in Androscoggin County.
This film was produced by Points North as part of the Recovery in Maine Program.
Special thanks to A...
A film on Recovery in Maine set in Androscoggin County.
This film was produced by Points North as part of the Recovery in Maine Program.
Special thanks to Alexandra Morrow.
A film on Recovery in Maine set in Androscoggin County.
This film was produced by Points North as part of the Recovery in Maine Program.
Special thanks to Alexandra Morrow.
The U.S. Geological Survey tracks earthquakes and recorded a magnitude 2.5 quake in the area of Turner.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.co...
The U.S. Geological Survey tracks earthquakes and recorded a magnitude 2.5 quake in the area of Turner.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/25-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-maine-turner-livermore-environment-usgs/97-9277676d-6874-4708-8b3b-f76db177f900
The U.S. Geological Survey tracks earthquakes and recorded a magnitude 2.5 quake in the area of Turner.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/25-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-maine-turner-livermore-environment-usgs/97-9277676d-6874-4708-8b3b-f76db177f900
The Auburn City Council voted 5-1 at it's meeting Monday to approve a 180 day moratorium on proposals for new public safety and correctional facilities.
The Auburn City Council voted 5-1 at it's meeting Monday to approve a 180 day moratorium on proposals for new public safety and correctional facilities.
The Auburn City Council voted 5-1 at it's meeting Monday to approve a 180 day moratorium on proposals for new public safety and correctional facilities.
Train company CSX said no injuries were reported and no product was released.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/road-clo...
Train company CSX said no injuries were reported and no product was released.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/road-closed-after-train-derails-in-androscoggin-county-traffic-alert-maine-derailment/97-0a39fedf-279e-497e-b097-d019870622e0
Train company CSX said no injuries were reported and no product was released.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/road-closed-after-train-derails-in-androscoggin-county-traffic-alert-maine-derailment/97-0a39fedf-279e-497e-b097-d019870622e0
A film on Recovery in Maine set in Androscoggin County.
This film was produced by Points North as part of the Recovery in Maine Program.
Special thanks to Alexandra Morrow.
The U.S. Geological Survey tracks earthquakes and recorded a magnitude 2.5 quake in the area of Turner.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/25-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-maine-turner-livermore-environment-usgs/97-9277676d-6874-4708-8b3b-f76db177f900
The Auburn City Council voted 5-1 at it's meeting Monday to approve a 180 day moratorium on proposals for new public safety and correctional facilities.
Train company CSX said no injuries were reported and no product was released.
Read the full story here: https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/road-closed-after-train-derails-in-androscoggin-county-traffic-alert-maine-derailment/97-0a39fedf-279e-497e-b097-d019870622e0
Demand for a new county emerged when the residents of the rapidly growing town of Lewiston complained of the long distance they had to travel to reach Wiscasset, the county seat of Lincoln County, in which county Lewiston was originally located. It was also an impractical circumstance as Lewiston's neighbor, Auburn, was part of Cumberland County. As the growing partnership of the two towns emerged, the case for the towns to be in the same county grew. Different plans were discussed, including Lewiston joining Cumberland County. Eventually, the idea of a new county came to the table. The debate then became over which town would be the center of the new county. Bath, Brunswick, and Lewiston each desired the distinction. Lewiston would eventually win the debate. Androscoggin County was created in 1854 from towns originally in Cumberland County, Lincoln County, Kennebec County, and Oxford County.