Sewer commissioners met Monday night to address a problem with water clarity and to prepare for a Wednesday meeting with the Board of Selectmen and the town auditor.
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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Four arrested in Somerset County drug probes
Men from Madison and Norridgewock were arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges over the past two weeks, part of ‘a bigger drug investigation.’
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Plow drivers, Canadian truckers alert residents to Madison house fire
The fire damaged the Pine Street house, but the homeowner said that without insurance he will have trouble paying for repairs.
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More crimes solved in Madison under sheriff’s office consolidation
The number of Madison crimes solved in a five-month period is up about 40 percent from 2014; the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office attributes that to changes in staffing and policing philosophy.
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Winter storm drops several inches of snow on central Maine
The first significant snowfall accumulation of the winter fell Tuesday on central Maine with only minor accidents reported on local roads.
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Robot allows Newport eighth-grader to ‘attend’ school
For years Jasmine Fatmi’s health kept her homebound, but a remotely operated robot now makes her part of the bustle at Sebasticook Valley Middle School.
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Residents of Mercer road say selectman is trying to block their access
Vern Worthen II has asked selectmen to block public access Brown Road, a move that would make it hard for other land owners to get to their property.
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‘Star Wars’ enthusiasts celebrate new film at Waterville library
Visitors to a ‘Star Wars’ party at the Waterville Public Library Sunday said they were excited about the seventh film in the series, which was released last week and broke opening weekend records.
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Wood stove fire destroys Detroit mobile home
A man and his dog escaped the fire, which started around 6 a.m. Sunday on Troy Road and drew firefighters from three departments to the scene.
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Madison man arrested in domestic violence assault, attack on sheriff’s deputy
Matthew Allen Dennis was arrested on four charges Saturday after allegedly spitting on a sheriff’s deputy and refusing arrest after police responded to a report of domestic disturbance in Madison.