The fire heavily damaged property that is up for sale, and its cause remains under investigation, the fire chief said.
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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Milkweed bracelets, dancing with horses, log scooting. It’s at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.
The fair, which runs Friday to Sunday at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association in Unity, is expected to draw about 60,000 people over the three days.
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Owner of cow killed in Embden, alleged shooter both charged
The cow’s owner is charged with animal trespass, while the alleged shooter is charged with cruelty to animals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.
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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.
Posted inMaine
Farmington selectmen to evaluate town manager
The annual performance review is expected to take place Sept. 25 in executive session.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
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KVCOG looking for new executive director
Longtime Planning Director Chris Huck has been serving interim since the departure of Rosie Vanadestine in June.