Officials Wednesday night said a technicality in the town charter required them to finish the budget discussion Wednesday rather than table a decision.
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
CMP asks state to dismiss Jackman residents’ complaints about increasing power outages
The utility company says while outages have increased in Jackman over the last five years, the problem is not as bad as some residents make it out to be.
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Posted inMaine
Central Mainers share goals, resolutions for 2019
Local leaders in business, nonprofits and government share what they’d like to accomplish in the coming year.
Posted inMaine
New Waterville councilors to face early budget challenge, look to improve relations with mayor
With four newcomers on the City Council in 2019, some say dynamics could change as the group looks to tackle the city budget, lower taxes and revitalization.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville’s Itali-ah restaurant closes after 1.5 years
Owner Jennifer Bergeron said she plans to take some time off but would consider re-opening with the right partner.
Posted inMaine
After public criticism, Pittsfield council reconsiders new funding for police versus roads
A special meeting on the issue was canceled Wednesday due to lack of a quorum and the funding is expected to taken up at the next regular meeting.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Organizers prepare for 12th free family Christmas dinner in Waterville
The Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner, which draws about 800 people annually, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Thomas College marks 125 years looking to boost enrollment, programming
Officials at the Waterville school reflect on recent investments and growth, but say Maine’s demographics remain a challenge.
Posted inMaine, Politics
As Waterville referendum heads to Supreme Court, outcome eludes experts
A ruling is expected in late February at the earliest in the dispute over plastic shopping bags.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police arrest alleged Norridgewock drug dealer visited by suspect in slaying of Cpl. Cole
The Norridgewock home of Richard Austin, who was arrested Thursday, is where police found Cole’s marked police truck after he was shot fatally April 25.