Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
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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New Madison food cupboard chief shocked by criticism
Some residents express concern about the finances and operations of the People Who Care Food Cupboard, which recently came under the leadership of Shannon Drury.
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Waterville plastic bag issue still pending before Maine Supreme Court
The two sides involved in a dispute over a controversial plastic bag referendum have filed arguments with the court, but a decision could be weeks away.
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Farmington officials to consider 5.5 percent budget increase
The $6.1 million municipal budget includes 2.54 percent raises for non-union employees and significant increases in water costs.
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New SAD 49 superintendent looks to transform Fairfield school district
Reza Namin talks about his controversial departure from a Massachusetts school district and why he’s the right person to lead SAD 49.
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Firefighters tackle Winslow apartment fire
The fire at 9 Halifax St. shut down traffic as firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze in the two-unit building.
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Skowhegan man killed in roof collapse had just bought property, had plans to move there
Adam Fine’s brother said the 21-year-old Adam had just bought the property on Beckwith Road and was demolishing an abandoned trailer there to make way for a new dwelling for him and his long-time girlfriend when he was killed.
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In ‘freak’ accident, snow falling from bridge damages Waterville man’s car on I-95
The city of Waterville denied an insurance claim the car driver made based on his contention a city plow truck caused the damage.
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Farmington selectmen hear opposition to New England Clean Energy Connect project
Several area residents spoke against CMP’s NECEC project Tuesday, though selectmen said they have no intention now of rescinding their support for it.
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Rep. Hickman tells Farmington group to take action, go vote in honor of Dr. King
The Winthrop lawmaker spoke about his personal experience and family roots at the Old South First Congregational Church Monday.