The bird was crossing from east to west Wednesday morning when it struck the windshield of an SUV, shattering the glass and forcing the driver to pull over, police said.
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 inMaine, News, Schools and Education
SAD 13 honors districtwide principal who will retire in 2017
Julie Richard, who came out of retirement in 2012 to take over as principal in the district’s three schools, plans to retire after the 2016-2017 school year.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Madison millworkers to benefit from federal program
The U.S. Department of Labor announced funding Tuesday for a federal program that provides job training and assistance for laid-off workers adversely affected by foreign competition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Verso asks to move dispute with town of Jay to federal court
The town has until Wednesday to file a motion countering the one the company filed in March asking that three outstanding abatement requests totaling $11.4 million be resolved.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
St. Albans man allegedly shot uncle following afternoon of drinking
Jeremy Erving allegedly told his girlfriend and her father that he shot Randy Erving in the head, but he didn’t remember why, according to an affidavit filed by Maine State Police.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Energy costs seen as nail in Madison mill’s coffin
The arrivals of natural gas, lower prices and a mild winter were all too little, too late, observers say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man arrested after vehicle chase through three communities
Orlando Harry Perkins was arrested and charged with nine offenses after the early morning chase through Waterville, Fairfield and Norridgewock.
Posted inBusiness, News
For Madison Paper, energy costs remain challenging despite recent savings
The company that sells electricity to the Madison mill says electricity prices last year were at a nearly 12-year low, but high demand for natural gas and harsh winters in 2014 and 2015 proved to be challenges.
Posted inMaine, News
Colby woodsmen’s competition a learning experience for young lumberjacks
The school’s annual Mud Meet on Saturday showcased a variety of timber sports, which drew participants from nine schools around New England and in Canada.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Man charged with murder after uncle’s shooting in St. Albans
Jeremy Erving, 24, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his uncle, Randy Erving.