Judd, who serves as the nonprofit’s deputy executive director, will replace Ed Cervone, Educate Maine announced Thursday.
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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Waterville early learning program opens new classroom with $4 million grant
A grant awarded to Educare Central Maine in March will go toward the classroom as well as to seven other childcare providers in the Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas.
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Fawn found on Oakland’s Webb Road thriving at Vassalboro wildlife care center
Experts caution that while early summer is a busy time for wildlife, in most cases young animals should be left alone or concerns should be reported to a wildlife specialist.
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SAD 49 superintendent says variety of reasons account for staff resignations
Reza Namin said at least one other employee is leaving because he did not like an administrative restructuring plan.
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Fairfield-area school board approves revised $27.36 million budget
The latest budget proposal includes $214,916 in new spending and funds both a pre-kindergarten program in Albion and an additional Reading Recovery program teacher.
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Somerset County residents ask commissioners to vote again on CMP corridor support
The chair of the Somerset County commissioners and Commissioner Lloyd Trafton deny a conflict of interest and take no action on residents’ request for a new vote.
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Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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Fairfield area school board looks to revise out-of-balance budget
After hearing from residents Monday night, the board will reconvene Thursday to make changes and hopefully finalize a budget.
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Meridians Kitchen & Bar opens in Fairfield, expanding from grocery shop
The new restaurant at 166 Main St. in Fairfield offers locally sourced and Maine-inspired dishes across the street from Meridians retail store.
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Somerset commissioner resigns from nonprofit board after conflict of interest accusation
The county administrator said Friday that Lloyd Trafton has submitted his resignation to the board of Western Mountains and Rivers after complaints of a conflict of interest.