The annual celebration of rural and organic living is staffed largely by a collection of people who volunteer their time and set up camp at the Unity fair each year.
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 inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Poll: Poliquin widens gap against Cain, with 10-point lead
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s 10-point lead over Democrat Emily Cain in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District could be related to growing support for Donald Trump, among other factors.
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Apple aficionados spread their knowledge at Common Ground Fair in Unity
John Bunker, of Palermo, helps people identify what apples are growing in their yard at the 40th edition of the fair.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Common Ground Country Fair to address local food, communities feeding themselves
The 40th annual fair, which opens Friday in Unity, “aims to put something out there for everyone,” according to Fair Director April Boucher.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield Montessori students celebrate International Day of Peace
Peace is a big part of the curriculum at the Montessori school, where student enrollment is growing and a new grade level was added this year, school officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
Winslow pit bull owners fighting request that dogs be euthanized after deadly attack
Danielle Jones and Brandon Ross have denied charges of keeping a dangerous dog after their pit bulls attacked and killed another dog, and the case will now go to trial.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Technology helps schools like Madison cope with shortage of foreign language teachers
New technology in the classroom is helping schools to continue providing instruction in the absence of teachers, but some educators say it’s not a permanent replacement.
Posted inMaine, News
National monument transition will be complex, but some say debate is fading
Lucas St. Clair, whose family is behind the new Katahdin Woods and Waters national monument, said that there are issues that still need to be worked out.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Sudanese cartoonist reminds Colby audience of value of free speech
Khalid Albaih, a Sudanese cartoonist and fellow at Colby College, is known for his political cartoons addressing freedom of expression and democracy in the Arab world.
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Lightning strike cited in 1-acre Sidney forest fire
The fire Tuesday and Wednesday destroyed forestland off Gould Pond and Summerhaven Road, according to the Sidney fire chief.