The county Budget Committee overrode a request from commissioners to add $10,000 for communications equipment.
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 mayor asks for apology, reimbursement after surviving recall vote
Nick Isgro, who overcame a recall vote on Tuesday, said city councilors and residents who started the recall should apologize and reimburse the city for election costs.
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Recall of Waterville Councilor John O’Donnell fails
Jay Coelho, who started the petition to recall O’Donnell, said he was pleased with the results even though the recall didn’t pass.
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At Waterville polls, mayoral recall vote sharply divides residents ahead of decision
Residents Tuesday were split on the issue of whether to recall Mayor Nick Isgro, who has faced backlash for a tweet he made criticizing a Florida school shooting survivor.
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Above average turnout for Waterville mayoral recall expected Tuesday
Question asking residents whether they want to recall Mayor Nick Isgro likely to bring more people to the polls, city officials say, along with primary elections and a vote on ranked-choice voting.
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Treatment expected to rid East Pond of algae blooms
A $1 million investment in alum treatment on the lake is expected to clear up algae blooms that have for years caused murky, green water and toxic conditions in late summer.
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Mt. Blue grads told graduation is time to redefine yourself
The Farmington high school graduated 137 students Sunday.
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One special student reaches crossroads at Mt. Blue High graduation
For Leah Stinson’s family, graduation means they’ll be figuring out how to get disability services and continue her education after Regional School District 9.
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A different future: Wilton student, family navigate life after school
School has played a big part in helping Leah Stinson’s family provide the care and services she needs. Now that she’s graduating, they’ll have to figure out how to keep up her quality of life.
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Maine mayor’s recall points to trends in national politics
Some say the political climate in the city isn’t just local politics, but can be traced back to the tone the president has set and a nationwide debate over First Amendment rights.