Luc Tieman was indicted Friday by a Somerset County Grand Jury on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.
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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Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season
Despite cold, rainy weather, hunters at Audette’s Hardware Store in Winthrop said deer hunting season — which began Saturday for Maine residents — was off to a good start.
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Some central Maine tipped workers fear losing tips under Question 4
A local economist said restaurant workers probably would benefit from the increase to their minimum wage, but expressed some concern about whether such a large increase will result in a loss of jobs.
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Pittsfield police chief dies unexpectedly
Known for his calm demeanor and ability to talk to anyone, Steve Emery had been Pittsfield’s police chief since 1994 and was planning to retire next year, according to town officials.
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New reports show record $12 million raised in Maine’s 2nd District race
Record spending by Bruce Poliquin, Emily Cain and outside groups supporting them indicate a highly competitive and targeted race, according to a Colby College campaign finance expert.
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9/11 responders bill latest spat between Cain, Poliquin
Poliquin’s campaign says the new attack ad misleads voters on an issue he voted in favor of but wouldn’t co-sponsor.
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In third debate, Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said more needs to be done to close federal tax loopholes and criticized challenger Emily Cain for supporting tax increases, while she criticized him for failing to pay personal property taxes on time.
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Recipient of Colby award recognizing courage in journalism makes plea to fund war reporting
Alissa Rubin, who received the Pulitzer Prize for her work documenting the lives of Afghan women, also talked about what it means to be a war reporter in remarks Monday night at Colby College.
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Group that sent out McCabe attack flier to be charged penalty
The New England Opportunity Project has also filed a report detailing the $4,205 expense of the flier, but the group’s president said he doesn’t agree that the material is election literature.
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House 111 race a re-match of 2014 contest in Norridgewock, Madison and Solon
Ann Dorney, a former state representative, is challenging incumbent Rep. Brad Farrin in a district that has been greatly affected by Madison Paper Industries’ closure this year.