The short documentary will screen for free during a 40th anniversary celebration Friday.
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, Maine Crime
Pot shop owners say recent break-ins illustrate security concerns
The owners of the shops in Norridgewock and Waterville say their business has made them targets and prompted them to take additional security measures.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
More than 1,000 Maine academics sign letter urging Collins to not support Kavanaugh
The online letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites allegations of sexual misconduct and Kavanaugh’s “angry demeanor” as reasons to reject his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Posted inMaine
Farmington residents hear history of Atlantic salmon ahead of dam removal vote
A public meeting Wednesday night was one of three leading up to a referendum that will determine whether the town moves ahead with dam removal.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Waterville confectionary opens sweet space on Common Street
The owners of Christopher Hastings Confections said the timing felt right for a new retail space given other development efforts downtown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
Colby College makes SAT, ACT optional for applicants
The college said it is hoping to alleviate anxiety over the admissions process and expand access for all students with the decision.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Farmington to consider extending marijuana moratorium
The extension would prohibit marijuana stores and related facilities for another 180 days until the town develops regulations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man arrested after Madison crash caused serious injuries to himself, passenger
Leslie Ridley Jr. was arrested on five charges after initially trying to flee the scene, police said.
Posted inMaine
Farmington to host public meetings on dam removal
Three meetings will be held leading up to a referendum in November asking residents if they want to remove Walton’s Mill Dam.
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Art of sheep shearing returns to Common Ground Country Fair
Only a handful of sheep shearers exist in Maine, but demand for the work is steady, one professional said.