Claudia Viles, convicted last month of embezzling more than $500,000 in excise tax money from the Anson Town Office, is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 31 in Somerset County Superior Court.
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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Backyard Farms considers plan to reduce greenhouse waste
The Madison commercial greenhouse is planning to partner with the local sanitary district to divert about 90 percent of the company’s plant waste away from landfills.
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MIFF opens with documentary screening at Waterville Opera House
Friday night’s opening film, ‘Seasons,’ launched the start of the 10-day Maine International Film Festival, which will feature close to 100 independent and international films at the opera house and Railroad Square Cinema.
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Man charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation
Jeremy Erving, 25, continues to be held without bail at the Somerset County Jail and may be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta for a 30-day observation.
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Unity woman identified as victim in fatal Knox crash
Shannon Kennedy, of Unity, was killed Wednesday afternoon when her car crossed into the oncoming lane on Route 137 and collided head-on with a pickup truck, according to Maine State Police.
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Somerset commissioners seek assistance for repairs to washed-out roads
The county commissioners voted Wednesday to ask Gov. Paul LePage and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for help on behalf of private road owners faced with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from flash floods last week.
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Convicted Bingham sex offender pleads not guilty to Skowhegan, Smithfield charges
Christopher Cates, who is charged with assault, violating conditions of release and two counts of unlawful sexual contact, remains free on bail after his arraignment last week.
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Waterville police seek men in connection with wrench assault
A man was taken to the hospital with a head injury after witnesses said he was attacked by a group of men.
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Thousands turn out for parade at Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration
Many spectators said they were glad the celebration stayed in town after months of debate over moving it to another community.
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Somerset County road owners still waiting for word on repair costs
Many camp owners found creative ways to access their property this weekend, while officials said they still aren’t sure how repairs estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars will be paid for.