Mason Sparrow, who allegedly shot and killed his neighbors’ cow in September, has pleaded not guilty to an animal cruelty charge, and his case is scheduled for trial 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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Authorities investigating fatal Oakland fire
One person died Tuesday night in a fire at 42 Sawtelle Road, according to the Oakland fire chief.
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Farmington selectmen appoint interim RSU 9 board member
Ryan Morgan will serve on the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors as an interim member until an election can be held in March.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville to recount plastic bag ban vote after mayor leads petition
Nick Isgro and Waterville School Board member Julian Payne on Tuesday handed in the required signatures needed to force a recount of the referendum.
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Fire destroys Benton mobile home
The fire appears to have originated from an ash tray that was knocked over, and the blaze is being considered accidental, the local fire chief said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Maine’s biggest mountains open for ski season
Sugarloaf Mountain and Sunday River will both be open on a daily basis by the end of the week, while smaller ski areas are aiming for December.
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Waterville prepares to become latest Maine community to restrict plastic bags
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
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.”