The anonymous man left a $2,000 tip on a $48 bill Saturday night with instructions for the staff to split the money among themselves.
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 inBusiness, Maine
Anson wedding was a little sappy, but that’s the way they wanted it
Maple syrup making is a long-standing tradition for Greta Tillson’s family, so she said it was only natural to get married at a sugarhouse on Maine Maple Sunday.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Road conditions cited as factor in Hartland crash that injured two
Two people were taken to a local hospital Saturday after a head-on collision on Athens Road in Hartland, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Unity residents OK ordinance prohibiting mass balloon releases
The new rule approved at Town Meeting prohibits the release of 10 or more balloons within a 24-hour period.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bingham school closure among latest as Maine’s student population declines
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.
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.
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.”