Curtailments on a week-by-week basis offer advantages over temporary layoffs as the mill has done in the past, said Russ Drechsel, CEO of Madison Paper Industries.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs 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 masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Norridgewock’s town manager has been eager to take a job in government since he was a kid
Richard LaBelle, who is also a selectman in Rome, started last week, replacing Michelle Flewelling, who left for Fairfield.
Cement plant irks some Bingham residents
The Bingham Wind Project has brought an economic boost to the area, but at least one resident is seeking the adoption of a noise ordinance to cope with construction.
Detroit fire cause undetermined
The fire, which killed at least one cat Monday night, destroyed a barn and an attached apartment on River Road.
One dies in Wilton crash as slick roads cause crashes throughout central Maine
A pickup truck driver went off Temple Road, hit a tree and overturned, the most serious of dozens of crashes in Somerset, Franklin and northern Kennebec counties.
State panel OKs Sidney charter school contract
The Maine Charter Commission approved the Snow Pond Arts Academy contract Tuesday and discussed a proposal for a Fairfield program that would offer educational services to pregnant and parenting teens.
Madison selectmen express concern over water district project
The proposed water line replacement project would cost $3.2 million, but two Madison selectmen wondered on Thursday night how that would affect water user rates.
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, girlfriend of inmate who died settle suit
The suit stems from the 2014 death of Joseph Daoust, alleging corrections officers failed to provide medical care after he was pepper-sprayed and detoxing from drugs.
Moscow to celebrate 200th anniversary
Saturday’s events are the first of a yearlong celebration that will include 10 days of events this summer.
Anson-Madison Water District plans $3.2 million upgrade
The proposed project would replace a 4-mile stretch of water line that has been prone to breaks, but it also could mean a rate increase for users.