Matthew Short, charged with arson in the September fire that killed several pets, told police he didn’t know the homeowners, but the affidavit says he didn’t like them.
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’s forest products industry weathering paper industry woes
Some forestry sector businesses in Somerset County say their outlook is healthy, and there are even plans to grow, despite the loss of local paper mill jobs.
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Council rejects legislator’s bid to bind hydro assets to Madison mill
Majority Leader Jeff McCabe’s proposal failed to secure the six votes needed on the 10-member Legislative Council to win consideration by the full Legislature.
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Madison officials, lawmakers hopeful about prospects of more state funding
Officials from Madison met with lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage this week to discuss prospects of the town getting more education money in the wake of Madison Paper Industries’ impending closure.
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Locals embrace re-opening of Solon Corner Store
After eight months without a grocery store, residents of Solon are excited to see the market, now owned by Cornville resident Randy Wright, back up and running.
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Waterville’s Railroad Square Cinema pulls DEW Haven documentary
The filmmaker behind “Wild Home” said Tuesday that a recent article in Mother Jones magazine is stirring up controversy where there is no need for concern at the Mount Vernon animal sanctuary.
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Moscow residents approve $391,021 budget
Residents on Monday night opted to increase spending on snow plowing and sanding of roads and to decrease slightly the budget for the Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service.
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Madison to seek help from lawmakers to pay for education
Officials from the town of Madison and school district will meet with state lawmakers in Augusta Tuesday to discuss the possibility of state aid for education after the closure of Madison Paper Industries.
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Winslow poised to continue Fourth of July celebration
Town officials said Monday that while the town has lowered its estimate for police coverage costs, there are still concerns about finding enough officers to staff the three-day celebration.
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Canaan community reacts to allegation against youth minister
Residents on Saturday said they were shocked and saddened to learn that Lucas Savage, co-director of Youth Haven Ministry, allegedly sexually abused a young girl at his home in Clinton.