Advocates will be distributing reusable bags at the Waterville Food Bank and possibly other locations ahead of a new ordinance that takes effect in April.
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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Waterville Ward 1 council candidate alleges ethics violation
Catherine Weeks, who lost the Ward 1 race by four votes, is asking for an investigation into a flyer against her that was distributed anonymously.
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Waterville Ward 1 recount underway; bag ban could be challenged
Republican Catherine Weeks, who lost the Ward 1 race to Democrat Michael Morris by four votes, said she has submitted a formal request for a recount.
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Developer questioned about timeline for Madison strawberry greenhouse project
A representative for Northern Farms LLC said the project is “going well, but it’s a very, very slow process.”
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Accident on Interstate 95 southbound in Waterville backs up traffic
The accident reportedly between exits 130 and 127 involved a truck and ambulances were called.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine governor, congressional races a big draw as central Maine voters flocked to polls
Several voters in listed the race for the Maine governor’s office as their top reason to get out and vote Tuesday, while area clerks were reporting heavy turnout throughout the day.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Colby College student absentee ballots challenged over Waterville address concerns
About 150 absentee ballots have been challenged over concerns that the registrations were not completed with addresses reflecting residency, an issue Maine’s secretary of state calls a misunderstanding.
Posted inMaine
Physical activity, access to care, mental health among top health concerns for Franklin County
Members of the community and local nonprofits came together last week to set the priorities after a discussion on new data about the health of Franklin County residents.
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Farmington to vote on $1.2 million dam removal project
The referendum on Tuesday’s ballot will ask voters if they want to support the proposal from the Atlantic Salmon Federation, which would cost the town nothing.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
UMF would get $8.5M for student center, early child care program if state bond passes
The bond money is part of a $49 million total package the University of Maine System is asking voters to approve Tuesday.