As lawmakers met Tuesday to discuss the future of Maine’s paper industry, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King asked the U.S. Department of Commerce for an economic development team to evaluate the state’s forest products industry.
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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Madison Paper Industries to close in May, laying off 214 mill workers
The mill’s closure, announced Monday morning by parent company UPM-Kymmene Inc., will put about 214 employees out of work as the paper business ends and its hydro power assets sold.
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Posted inMaine, News
Smithfield to consider ordinance updates, leap year celebrations
Residents will consider updates to five ordinances and whether to raise money for future leap year celebrations Saturday at Town Meeting.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan man allegedly punches police officer during arrest
Larry Don James Jr. allegedly punched the officer Thursday as he tried to arrest James after a dispute in Skowhegan, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock to celebrate new Sophie May Library
The 176-year-old library building, named for children’s book author Rebecca ‘Sophie May’ Clarke, was closed for about a year during renovation, and an open house Saturday will celebrate its reopening.
Posted inMaine, News
Starks to consider medical marijuana moratorium
The proposed ordinance is one of two the town is considering adopting in a referendum Friday; and on Saturday at the Town Meeting, residents also will consider the future of the former town office.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock sewer commission looking to review wastewater facility
The sewer commission is considering six engineering firms to come up with a plan for long-term maintenance and repairs at the Noridgewock Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Anson residents debate highway, recreation funds
Each item in the town’s 44-article warrant was approved Saturday, including two new ordinances and a total municipal budget of $1.75 million.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock to consider making town clerk, treasurer appointed
Residents also will consider a $2.2 million budget and pick from 11 candidates for five selectman seats at Monday’s Town Meeting and election.
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Embden residents again to consider renaming Katie Crotch Road
Also among items to be considered at Town Meeting is making the town clerk, treasurer and tax collector positions appointive, a proposal that was rejected four years ago, as was the road name change.