An attorney for the class-action suit called the move a “great disservice” to residents of Franklin County and said they could lose out on $50,000 to $1 million.
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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Tony McLaughlin, longtime admissions director at UMF, dies at 76
After his retirement from UMF in 1999, the Wilton resident worked as a college advancement coach for the MELMAC Education Foundation.
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Thomas College program helping give first-generation students an EDGE
A program that brings first generation freshmen to campus before the semester starts has been highlighted in a report addressing Maine’s workforce challenges.
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Oakland’s Old School House up for sale
Once the focus of restoration efforts, the centuries-old building is being sold after the discovery of lead paint and asbestos.
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Oakland town manager resigns, changes mind
Gary Bowman said he was under a lot of stress and isn’t proud of his decision to resign Wednesdy night, which he quickly took back Thursday.
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Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
Elected officials seeking the benefits as compensation for the construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect Project would not give details on what they’ve asked for.
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Waterville group behind plastic bag ban proposals calls mayor’s arguments misleading
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.
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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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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.
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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.