The cameras are exepcted to increase security around municipal parking lots, intersections and businesses.
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, Schools and Education
SAD 49 plans to address aging Fairfield Primary School
The Maine State Board of Education toured the school, which is first on its construction priority list, on Wednesday and received an update on plans from the superintendent.
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Posted inMaine
Farmington continues with Front Street contractor despite concern
The owner of Ranger Contracting said delays on the first phase of the project were beyond the company’s control.
Posted inMaine
Warden service: Check ice on water as conditions vary widely
Though temperatures have been colder than normal this winter, conditions on Maine’s bodies of water vary and people are advised to check the ice themselves before heading out to fish.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Closure of longtime Norridgewock Christmas wreath company a sign of higher costs, industry challenges
The business is one of several in Maine to be affected by rising freight costs and pricing by size.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine ethics commission rejects Waterville council candidate’s complaint
Former Ward 1 City Council candidate Cathy Weeks and supporters on Wednesday made their case before the ethics commission to investigate an anonymously distributed flyer she says cost her the race.
Posted inMaine
Police: Driver from New York crossed line in fatal Cornville crash
A Cornville man whose truck allegedly was struck by the other driver also had a suspended driver’s license, police said.
Posted inMaine
Police: Speed and road conditions may be factors in fatal Cornville crash
The crash on Shadagee Road killed 43-year-old Gregory Griffeth, of Cornville, and injured two others.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Unsolved murder of Skowhegan woman ‘open and active’ 12 years later
The body of Amy Drake, of Skowhegan, was found Nov. 24, 2006, in Norridgewock.
Posted inMaine
Norridgewock selectmen considering town manager’s request for pay raise
Town Manager Richard LaBelle said he completed his master’s degree in public administration this year and has asked for a raise beyond the automatic 3 percent in his contract.