The cow’s owner is charged with animal trespass, while the alleged shooter is charged with cruelty to animals.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs 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 masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Madison man charged in fatal Winslow crash
Two friends were drag racing on Augusta Road when one of them, Gabriel Stuart, went off the road and was killed, police said.
Syrian photojournalist hoping to come to Colby for fellowship
Bassam Khabieh, who has spent years documenting the Syrian Civil War, recently got his visa after delays caused by President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Farmington selectmen to evaluate town manager
The annual performance review is expected to take place Sept. 25 in executive session.
Franklin County commissioners debate grant funding for businesses
Commissioners said they would like to see more businesses use the county’s revolving loan program, as opposed to seeking TIF funds.
Police investigate deadly shooting of pet cow in Embden
Sophie the cow escaped from her pen Wednesday morning and was shot by a neighbor after police said she damaged an SUV.
Opponents of CMP power line project rally in Augusta
Residents and businesses in Somerset County were among those who raised concerns Friday about CMP’s proposed transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.
KVCOG looking for new executive director
Longtime Planning Director Chris Huck has been serving interim since the departure of Rosie Vanadestine in June.
Opposition builds to CMP’s transmission line project
A rally is planned Friday to protest the 145-mile New England Clean Energy Connect project as state entities discuss the steps towards public hearings.
Couple uninjured after plane crash in Bigelow Mountain Range
The pilot lost control of the aircraft during bad weather on the way to the Greenville International Seaplane Fly-In.