The fire at 9 Halifax St. shut down traffic as firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze in the two-unit building.
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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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.
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Non-profit dental center moves to new space in Oakland
The Waterville Community Dental Center is now in Oakland’s FirstPark after relocating from The Center in Waterville.
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Fire marshal: Norridgewock fire cause was electrical
The homeowners had experienced a power loss in the area where the fire is believed to have originated, according to the fire marshal’s office.
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Athens man charged after investigation into Skowhegan drug overdose death
Matthew Vigue was charged with two counts of aggravated drug trafficking after the July 2018 death of Jordon Holmes, police said.
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Police investigating serious injuries of Vassalboro infant
The boy, Blaze Wood, was injured at his home on Pooler Drive on Jan. 2 and remains hospitalized, police said.
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Dog and cat killed in Norridgewock house fire
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire on Mercer Road and a cause has not yet been identified.