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Androscoggin

American  
[an-druh-skog-in] / ˌæn drəˈskɒg ɪn /

noun

  1. a river flowing from NE New Hampshire through SW Maine into the Kennebec River. 171 miles (275 km) long.


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In Androscoggin County, 188 candidates put their names forward for just 31 county delegate roles.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

That afternoon, despite the ongoing manhunt, I took a drive along the Androscoggin, if for no other reason than to escape that dreadful feeling.

From Slate Dec. 4, 2024

The Kennebec River, which runs through Augusta, and the Sandy, Swift, Carrabassett and Androscoggin rivers were all seeing higher water levels than typical, leading to damage and closures, the Maine Department of Transportation said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 20, 2023

The Androscoggin River in Rumford, Maine, reached a maximum stage of 22 feet in a 24-hour period ending early Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

From Washington Times Dec. 19, 2023

After riding some time, they came to a ferry,—a place for crossing the Androscoggin River; and papa drove through a pleasant field down to the bank of the river.

From The Nursery, October 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 4 by Various

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