Rubin, The New York Times’ Paris bureau chief and a 2016 Pulitzer Prize winner in international reporting, will be honored Monday with the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award recognizing courage in journalism.
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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Skowhegan man wanted on burglary, theft charges arrested in Windham
Anthony Takacs, wanted in connection with the burglary of two Skowhegan stores, was arrested Thursday in Windham after allegedly breaking into a church and drinking the wine there.
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Poliquin and Cain focus on jobs and economy in second debate
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and challenger Emily Cain both said jobs and the economy are the biggest issue facing the state, while also making personal attacks Wednesday night in the second of three scheduled debates.
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Flier targeting House majority leader could be in violation of Maine ethics laws
The group behind the flier denies that it is campaign material and needs to be disclosed, but a Maine Ethics Commission official said it probably would fall under ethics laws requiring its disclosure.
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Skowhegan police, homeless shelter director at odds over recent crimes
Skowhegan police say they are concerned about an uptick in crime stemming from the Trinity Men’s Shelter, but the shelter director said the homeless population is being targeted unfairly.
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Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes, economy, honesty in 2nd District debate
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain faced off in the first of three debates Tuesday, he calling her a “career politician” while she questioned his honesty and reluctance to comment on the presidential race.
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Poliquin maintains fundraising lead over Cain, though she again outraises him in latest quarter
With less than a month to go before the election, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has raised about $3 million while challenger Emily Cain has raised more than $2.7 million.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Anson, Madison school districts looking at ways to collaborate
Officials from the school districts based in each town will meet Tuesday amid discussions about collaboration in administration, sports and classes.
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Magazine covers bring historical figures to life at Jackman school
Mother Teresa’s recent canonization renewed interest in a decades-old project at the Forest Hills Consolidated School that has produced more than 100 magazine covers signed by prominent figures.
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Embden panel advises town to drop effort to leave school district
After mounting frustrations and delays in the effort to quit Anson-based SAD 74, Embden voters will be asked in a Nov. 8 referendum whether they want to keep pursuing withdrawal.