The Maine State Board of Property Tax Review is scheduled to begin a hearing Thursday to determine whether Madison Paper Industries was overcharged for taxes the year the mill closed.
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
Farmington employees to receive 2.54 percent pay increases
The increases will take effect after Town Meeting in March after gaining approval from selectmen Tuesday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Father of alleged Embden cow killer says case has destroyed their lives
Anthony Sparrow said his son acted in self-defense when the cow charged at him on their property in early September.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
NH man arrested after allegedly shedding clothes, trying to steal cruiser
Police say Jeffrey Ferry likely was under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug when he took his clothes off and tried to steal a cruiser in Hartland.
Posted inMaine, News
Dryland sled competition brings humans, dogs together in Waterville
The Central Maine Dryland Challenge, which started as a way to train for dog sledding in the off season, attracted 80 entries in a variety of events over the weekend.
Posted inMaine
Organizers hope to grow Central Maine Ski-Skate Swap
The event, now in its second year, aims to get used winter sports equipment into circulation and encourage use of the Quarry Road Trails Center.
Posted inMaine
Fire destroys Fairfield duplex
Five fire departments were called to the scene on Winter Street to fight blaze, said a captain with the Fairfield Fire Department.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Many testify against, some for CMP transmission line project
Wednesday night’s public hearing at the Maine PUC was the last chance for public comment as the commission considers whether to approve the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Paper machine at shuttered Madison mill sold to Chinese company
The mill property remains for sale for $2.5 million, and the owners are hoping the removal of the machine will entice a buyer.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Franklin County jail administration laments staffing shortages
In a five-page letter, the assistant jail administrator pleads with county commissioners to hire more corrections officers.