Barry K. Morriss was riding home from purchasing the bike when he lost control and was thrown into a ditch, police said.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Fairfield area school board reverses some parts of controversial restructuring plan
After spending $417,665 to buy out three former administrators, the board of SAD 49 took steps Thursday to hire replacements for two of the positions.
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Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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Hearing on Rome junkyard postponed after owner injured in cleanup
Larry DiPietro Sr. was scheduled to be in court Wednesday to resolve a complaint from Rome about his property, but was injured when he fell on an excavator while trying to clean up the property.
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Colby student graduation speaker reflects on four years
Moeketsi Justice Mokobocho, who participated in Colby College’s new downtown civic engagement program, is one of about 460 students who will graduate Sunday.
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Fairfield-area school district restores special education director, discusses superintendent review
In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee.
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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Franklin county budget committee, commissioners differ on budget proposals
The committee made a number of changes to a 2019-2020 budget presented by commissioners Monday night.
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Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.
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Die-hard shoppers snag the deals at a rainy 10-Mile Yard Sale
Some shoppers at the annual flea market and lawn sale from Cornville to Skowhegan said better deals and less traffic made braving Sunday’s rain worth it.