Scott Tedesco, 57, is charged with one count of possession of sexually explicit materials after police seized a tablet containing dozens of images of children under the age of 12.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs 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 masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
New Hampshire man struck in head with pellets while hunting in Somerset County
The man was hunting with a teenage hunter whom he instructed to shoot a snowshoe hare while on a guided hunt in Pleasant Ridge Plantation.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 19 police log
Waterville area police reports for Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.
UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
One person taken to hospital from Belgrade crash
Road conditions may have been a factor in the collision as snow blanketed most roads in the Waterville area Monday morning and early afternoon.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 18 police log
Waterville area police reports for Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
Farmington to revise proposed marijuana ordinance after feedback
The selectmen hear a concern from the Farmington Downtown Association, prompting them to consider restricting further the possibility of marijuana businesses operating downtown.
Driver injured in Winslow crash with UPS truck
The driver of a Chevrolet Impala was taken to a local hospital Monday afternoon after colliding with a UPS truck on China Road, police said.
Influx of exchange students fuels Temple Academy girls basketball
The Temple Academy girls basketball team, made up of students from nine countries, started the season with several players who had never touched a ball and is now headed to the state tournament with a 14-4 record.