A proposed law would streamline the process for abandoning or discontinuing a road, an issue that many say has arisen from poor record keeping and has led to disputes and legal fees.
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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East Newport man sought in Burnham store robbery
David W. Pedone is part of a group of people who Waldo County police say robbed the Patterson Store in Burnham on Jan.8.
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Norridgewock approves sewer rate increase
Sewer commissioners said Wednesday that the rate increase and a decision to contract an engineering firm about upgrades will help address state concerns at the town wastewater facility.
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Madison to hold public hearing on ordinance changes
The Board of Selectmen Monday discussed changes to the town’s cemetery and building permit ordinances, two of several ordinances that the town is considering updating.
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Skowhegan mother’s loss leads to formation of local Nar-Anon Family Group
Ruth Perkins felt the need to raise awareness and help others whose loved ones are battling addiction after her son died of a heroin overdose.
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Fire damages home Friday on Paris Street in Waterville
The cause of the fire, which also killed a cat, was not immediately known Friday evening.
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Somerset County search determines low-flying plane was landing, not crashing
Eight agencies responded to a Friday morning report of a possible downed plane in New Portland.
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Verso sells four hydroelectric generators in Jay
The sale to a New Jersey hydroelectric company is not expected to affect operations at the Androscoggin Mill, the company said.
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Jimmy’s Market in Bingham re-opens after fire
The fire, caused by a spark from a cutting torch, caused evacuation and temporary closure of the store Wednesday.
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Norridgewock sewer commissioners say they understand finances better
The town auditor reiterated his November message on Wednesday, saying that the sewer department is in debt and that a rate increase is needed to settle its debt to the town.