Freshmen and transfer students spent Labor Day doing orientation activities outdoors, including an 11-mile paddle down the Kennebec River.
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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Waterville council to consider petition asking colleges for more funds
Mark Andre, candidate for the State House in District 110, is asking City Council to join a petition asking Colby College and Thomas College to contribute to an economic plan to lower the tax rate.
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Frog jumping among free activities at Harmony Free Fair
Admission, parking and many of the activities at the fair are free and continue Monday.
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Watch: Restoration of Colby tower a glimpse into one of Maine’s iconic buildings
The Miller Library Tower was restored over three months this summer, part of an ongoing upkeep process for the historic structure.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest offers up more than beer
As the festival grows, it’s offering more choices not just in beer but also wine, cider and spirits from around Maine.
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RV crash injures four on I-95 in Palmyra
The crash in combination with heavy holiday traffic caused delays for several miles on I-95 north around mile 156.
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Oakland moves ahead with plans for new fire station
The town council and budget advisory committee have approved a price and plan for the project, which will now go before voters.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Thomas Eastler, who brought racewalking to Maine, dies at 73
Thomas Eastler convinced the Maine Principals’ Association to recognize racewalking as a sport, making Maine one of only two states to do so.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Residents voice support, worry about proposed Norridgewock landfill expansion
A public meeting Thursday night generated mostly support for the company behind the proposal, though some people did express concern.
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Franklin County officials release details of request to CMP, cry foul
Officials have requested millions of dollars’ worth of investment from Central Maine Power over a proposal for a new power line across the region, but they say CMP canceled a meeting to discuss their requests.