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.
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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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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Palmyra man charged with sexual assault on girl after Facebook contact
Jacob Vanadestine, 36, is facing four criminal charges after a family member of the 11-year-old girl reported his contact with her to police.
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Political fliers in Senate District 16 spark debate over drug crisis
Democrats on Thursday took issue with images of drug paraphernalia in a flier sent out by the Maine Republican Party in opposition to Henry Beck, who is running against Sen. Scott Cyrway to represent the Waterville area.
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Maine GOP attacks Emily Cain stance on 2011 state budget, taxes
Democratic candidate for Congress Emily Cain said her stance on Maine’s largest-ever tax cut has been clear, but the GOP Wednesday released video footage that it said highlights Cain’s flip-flopping on the issue.
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Skowhegan shelter resident charged with breaking into church building
Dale Pomeroy, 48, is charged with criminal mischief, burglary and theft, stemming from an incident at Tewksbury Hall, police said.