Officials said turnout of seven in the Bingham-based school district was the lowest in years at Thursday night’s budget meeting.
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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Waterville rape case set for August trial
Mark Halle, accused of raping a 73-year-old woman at gunpoint after breaking into her home, could accept a plea deal that would mean a resolution before the trial, according to his attorney.
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Somerset County vandalism spree was retaliation for noise complaint, police say
Three men and a juvenile were charged after allegedly targeting random homeowners in Anson, Madison and Norridgewock over the weekend.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
SAD 13 residents to vote on nearly flat budget
The school board chairman said that while some residents have expressed concern over a larger than normal carryover, he feels the district is being responsible and said that savings from last year will help fund the coming year’s budget.
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Norridgewock couple to open public trail system
The Wilder Hill Trails, scheduled to open next weekend, will be free and open to the public for walking, running and bicycling as well as nonmotorized winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Convicted Anson murderer Robert Nelson asks court to set him free
Nelson, in a fourth try at freedom, told a federal court there was insufficient evidence to convict him in his 2012 trial for the 2009 murder of Everett L. Cameron.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Poliquin defends voting record on LGBT measure amid political blitz
After voting against a proposed measure to prevent LGBT discrimination, 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin voted for the amendment Wednesday, drawing accusations of “flip-flopping” from Democrats and his election opponent, Emily Cain.
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Poliquin changes position again, supports Obama order on LGBT discrimination
The 2nd District Republican defends his votes while critics accuse him of flip-flopping.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
St. Albans teacher accused of excessive force resigns
The St. Albans Consolidated School kindergarten teacher was accused of hurting one boy as she broke up a fight, which is still under investigation.
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Missing hiker Geraldine Largay kept journal during weeks missing in Maine woods
Largay, 66, tried to contact her husband via text message after straying from the Appalachian Trail to go to the bathroom, according to a Maine Warden Service case file. She kept a journal with messages to her loved ones for several weeks after she was reported missing.