Androscoggin County will continue to withhold rent payments for Lewiston's DA office
The county has not heard anything from the building owner since stopping payments last month.
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The county has not heard anything from the building owner since stopping payments last month.
The building at 55 Lisbon St., has been plagued by a myriad of issues, including an elevator that has not worked since 2022 and a chronic leaky roof the landlord has not fixed.
While the budget is 10% higher, a huge increase in property valuations in the county will see the tax rate decrease.
Eric Samson will handle both duties until the commissioners hire a new county administrator.
Commissioners could name an interim administrator this week to replace Proctor, who will remain working for the county as treasurer/finance director.