The proposed $9.9 million budget includes administrative changes at Carrabec High School and unanticipated health insurance costs related to the closure of Madison Paper Industries, according to the district superintendent.
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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Maine Legislature overrides jail funding veto, drawing applause from sheriffs
The House and Senate Friday passed LD 1614, which will provide an additional $2.4 million to county jails each year over the next two years.
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Greenwood couple charged with using fake money at Skowhegan, Mexico Wal-Marts
Police say Stefan McIntyre, 26, and Chani Greiner, 31, were charged with forgery after they allegedly bought items with a mix of real and counterfeit money, then returned them for cash.
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Move to force military to buy U.S.-made athletic shoes passes in House committee
The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, would be a boost to New Balance, which employees 900 at three Maine factories.
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Quarry Road Recreation Area cited as Mid-Maine Chamber’s community service project of year
Groups involved with the development of the park say collaboration has been key and new developments are planned for this spring and summer.
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Jonathan Kent of Thomas College is Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star winner
Kent, vice president of enrollment at the Waterville college, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 28 award ceremony.
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Fire destroys Moscow garage Sunday
With brush fires reported around the state Sunday, firefighters were concerned about the fire spreading but a nearby house was unharmed, according to the Bingham Fire Chief.
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Aaron Mullen’s death is final chapter two decades after Oakland shooting
Mullen, who had been in a coma since he was shot by a 16-year-old in 1994, died April 9 after years of hardship, pain, and hope for his family.
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Journalist Ben Bradlee Jr. to talk about ‘Spotlight,’ journalism at Colby
The 1970 Colby alumnus was part of the Boston Globe team that inspired Academy Award winning film, which will be shown for free Sunday before Bradlee’s Monday visit.
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Jay opposes Verso Corp. request to move tax dispute to federal court
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said that if the company’s abatement requests are moved to federal court, it will cost the town more and require town officials to travel to Delaware.