The town was recently reimbursed $79,500 by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office after the cost of policing services came in under budget in the first year of the sheriff’s office managing a Madison division.
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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For families, friends of Oakland victims, still no answers one year after fatal shootings
Police have been unable to trace the origins of the gun Herman DeRico used to kill three people and himself in 2015, and the victims’ mothers say the incident makes a case for stricter gun control.
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Cain returns money from Boston law firm accused of ‘straw donor scheme’
The Thornton Law Firm is accused of an illegal payback scheme to donate more than $1 million to Democratic candidates nationwide.
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Cain, Poliquin differ on how to help Maine’s paper industry
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin focused on high energy costs and unfair regulations, while his challenger in Maine’s 2nd District said more needs to be done to grow the economy and foster innovation.
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Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
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Starks selectman, former Madison selectman vie for Somerset County Commissioner’s seat
Both Cyprien Johnson and Paul Frederic have served several terms as selectmen and are currently on the county budget committee.
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Poll: Cain and Poliquin virtually tied, again
With less than two weeks until the election, the race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain shows her up by one percentage point in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Fairfield man indicted in wife’s murder
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.
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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.