The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
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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Murals pop up in Waterville as part of public art project
A series of murals behind The Concourse are part of a public art project to beautify a long-neglected area.
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‘Hard conversations’ highlighted during journalism talk linked to Colby Lovejoy award
New York Times journalist Catrin Einhorn’s talk Monday on how to tackle difficult interviews was part of a series of new programming leading up to the 66th Elijah Parish Lovejoy Convocation.
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Central Maine college crime reports show drinking, sex offenses remain problems
Colby College, Thomas College, Unity College and the University of Maine at Farmington reported few crimes overall in 2017, according to new statistics.
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Documentary looks at 40 years of Waterville’s Railroad Square Cinema
The short documentary will screen for free during a 40th anniversary celebration Friday.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.