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.
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, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue grads told graduation is time to redefine yourself
The Farmington high school graduated 137 students Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mayor Isgro’s promise to veto budget challenged by Waterville officials, councilors
The mayor’s leadership is questioned, as he has not said how he would reduce the budget amid claims he has made that are false.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Winslow man charged in Waterville ATM theft
Aaron Rockafellow is charged with theft after allegedly stealing $400 out of the dispenser of the Camden National Bank ATM as a customer was completing a transaction.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
911 call: Suspect in cop slaying took water, cigarettes during robbery
A transcript of a 911 call made from a Norridgewock convenience store details the actions of John D. Williams in the moments after he allegedly shot and killed Cpl. Eugene Cole.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police: Speed, alcohol likely factors in China crash
Boivin O’Neal, of Windsor, was traveling on Sunday from China to Windsor when his truck left the road and struck a tree, police said.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville landlord tells residents ‘NO’ vote on mayoral recall will prevent rent hike
A pair of experts said while there is nothing that prohibits landlords from distributing political literature to their tenants, the notice could potentially violate the Voting Rights Act prohibition on coercion.