Heather Rowden, who has been the city’s finance director since 2017, is leaving for what the city manager said is a better-paying job.
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville councilor says mayor wants to close pool
Nick Isgro said he doesn’t want to close the pool, but some city officials say turning down a $560,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation could jeopardize its future.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Augusta, Farmington immigration rallies draw hundreds
Central Maine residents say they oppose the zero-tolerance immigration policies that have separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border.
Posted inMaine
Boy injured in zip line accident remains in hospital
The Office of State Fire Marshal, which is investigating the accident, does not require permits or regular inspections for zip lines at summer camps.
Posted inMaine
Smoking while on oxygen cause of Oakland fire
A tenant smoking on oxygen and improper disposal of smoking materials was the cause of a fire that displaced about eight people in Oakland Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Rallies against Trump immigration policy planned for central Maine
A pair of events in Augusta and Farmington are part of a nationwide effort this weekend to protest Trump immigration policies and show support for immigrants.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Farmington selectmen give OK to pursue more CMP benefits
The town is set to receive $458,000 in new property tax revenue from the New England Clean Energy Connect project, but Sen. Tom Saviello said Franklin County deserves more.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County sets 2018-2019 tax commitment
In other business Tuesday, county commissioners took no action after a discussion of NorthStar Ambulance’s use of county emergency dispatch.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Days before his death, deputy pulled over car in which slaying suspect was riding
John D. Williams was a passenger in his own car when it was pulled over by Cpl. Eugene Cole in a traffic stop that led to the car being towed and the arrest of Williams’ girlfriend.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine high schoolers take crash course on rigors of college life
High school students from around Maine spent last week at Thomas College taking a 3-credit course, living on campus and sleeping in the dorms as part of a new program aimed at helping ease the transition to college.