Shoppers in The Concourse said they had mixed feelings about a proposed ban on plastic bags at large retailers, while Mayor Nick Isgro on Wednesday again took aim at the proposal in a Facebook post.
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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Farmington faces request for nonprofit funding after county cuts
Selectmen said they need to look further into whether to reverse a policy against funding requests from outside agencies.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
490-acre solar farm proposal raises concerns in Farmington
The planning board has begun review of applications submitted by NextEra Energy for a $110 million solar project off U.S. Route 2.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Students from Hong Kong experience Maine at UMF
A new summer program combines the exploration of Maine with English-language classes at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville mayor criticizes council for putting plastic bag ban on ballot
Councilors push back, saying the criticism is just the latest in divisive rhetoric from the Republican mayor.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County postpones action on opiate lawsuit
Two of the county’s three commissioners said they continue to oppose the suit seeking to prosecute manufacturers of painkillers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Students arriving soon in new $25 million Colby dorm in downtown Waterville
Alfond Commons will be home to 200 students, all of whom will be participating in a civic engagement program to foster community relationships and problem solving.
Posted inMaine
Unity woman, 18, dies in Burnham car crash
The driver of the vehicle, which crashed on Horseback Road Saturday night, had a learner’s permit and was treated for injuries, police said.
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Waterville housing sales more than double
Real estate agents and the city assessor attribute the growth over the last 10 years to the end of the recession and investments downtown.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police in Winslow, Skowhegan warn of IRS scam
The Winslow Police Department received 40 to 50 complaints about a caller on Friday purporting to be from the IRS.