This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
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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KVCC grad to pursue new career path after stroke, son’s cancer diagnosis
Joe Seigars, of Palermo, went back to school after a minor stroke forced him into a new career; he earned his degree while caring for his son with leukemia.
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Fairfield area school board authorizes independent review of administration
The board of School Administrative District 49 authorized the review after calls for the superintendent’s resignation amid the rollout of a restructuring plan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police seize drugs, cash after arrest of suspected dealer in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont, of Massachusetts, allegedly was driving to Maine to sell drugs but arrived at the wrong address and tried to force his way into the home, police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Massachusetts man arrested after attempted break-in in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont is charged with criminal threatening after trying to break into a house on Wyman Road and being confronted by the homeowner, police said.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Madison residents approve $10.2 million school budget
The budget for the 2019-2020 school year was approved 105-25 in a referendum Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Residents of Fairfield-based SAD 49 approve increase to spending, fail to approve tax increase
Residents from the towns of Fairfield, Clinton, Benton and Albion approved a $27.42 million school budget Tuesday but failed to raise taxes to fund a $271,093 increase.
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Counterprotest planned at Waterville Drag Queen Story Hour
Protesters and counterprotesters have said they will gather June 1 at the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Children’s Book Cellar in Waterville.
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Fairfield residents approve spring cleaning, police budget increase
Voters at the annual Town Meeting approved a $5.48 million municipal budget with a less than 1% increase in the amount of money to be raised by taxation.
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Company planning to make insulation at former Madison mill receives $250,000 grant
The award from the U.S. Forest Service will fund product testing and marketing for GO Lab Inc. at the former Madison Paper Industries mill in Madison.