As the number of students in Maine drops, it’s causing some school districts to think about closing local schools and what the effect is on communities.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Canaan residents reject property maintenance ordinance at Town Meeting
Voters also cut $116,728 from the proposed municipal budget in an effort to prevent a tax increase.
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Posted inMaine, News
Farmington voters to consider support of NECEC project, marijuana ordinance
Residents also will consider a $6.11 million municipal budget, a request that Franklin County reverse its cuts to social services and a lease to expand downtown parking options.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Fairfield woman arrested in Somerset County heroin investigation
Police seized more than $4,000 worth of heroin from the home of Katrina Rimes before arresting her on three charges.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County commissioners withdraw support for NECEC project
Commissioners said they were frustrated with the permitting process and that their decision was not influenced by a complaint presented Tuesday about a flyer distributed by CMP in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans
The Senate Republican Leader said he doesn’t approve of Nick Isgro’s claims about immigrants spreading infectious diseases and is “in the process of taking some actions,” but Isgro says he’s had “a massive outcry of support.”
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Charge dropped against Waterville man who allegedly threatened Google
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said Kyle Long’s behavior was “disturbing” but did not meet the elements of a chargeable crime.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Popular Waterville restaurant Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse for sale for $995K
Kevin Joseph, who owns the West River Road restaurant with his business partner E.J. Fabian, said they are not in a hurry to sell and are looking for someone who values the community.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of Waterville bag ban appeal clerk’s determination of Colby voter registrations
An appeal filed by opponents of a controversial plastic bag ban could likely hold up the implementation of the ban as the city is asked to re-examine 75 voter registrations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan driver’s ed instructor charged with sexually assaulting student
Duane Marquis, an instructor at the Skowhegan Driving School, is alleged to have had an improper sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student in Carrabec High School’s driver’s education program.