The Waterville college’s board of trustees voted unanimously to rescind the degree given to Cosby in 1992.
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, Maine Crime
Police say suspected cop-killer got black eye during arrest, defend controversial photo
A widely circulated image of John D. Williams shows him with a black eye sustained during his arrest Saturday and has generated some backlash on social media.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville emails detail public response to Mayor Isgro’s tweet
Emails sent to and between city officials raise questions about whether the Waterville mayor’s social media post will have implications for the city’s business and tourism or its relationship with Colby College.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Friend: Suspected police killer was ‘paranoid,’ had bullet-proof vest right before shooting
John Williams, 29, of Madison, remained at large Friday as authorities continued to hunt for the suspect for a third day, and Sheriff Dale Lancaster again implored him to “surrender peacefully.”
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Suspected police-killer John Williams provides few clues as to who he is
The scraps of information available on the man accused of killing Cpl. Eugene Cole, of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, give few indications of his motivations in life.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Slain sheriff’s officer remembered as ‘well known and well respected’
Cpl. Eugene Cole, who was shot and killed early Wednesday morning, was a 13-year veteran of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and father of four.
Posted inMaine
Farmington considers plan to remove dam endangering salmon
A plan from the Atlantic Salmon Federation would include upgrades to Walton’s Mill Park at no cost to the town.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Caron receives Mid-Maine Chamber customer service award
Holly Caron, a longtime customer service associate at Golden Pond Wealth Management, is the 2017 recipient of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Stardom Award.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Longtime jewelry store owners recognized for community service
Kathy and Jeff Corey, who own Day’s Jewelers, are the recipients of the 2017 Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Award.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Waterville Facebook pages spread misinformation, lead political attacks
Mayor Nick Isgro says he doesn’t know who runs the pages, which have been leading attacks and making unsubstantiated claims about the recall effort.