Kayla Stewart, 20, was denied bail Friday after prosecutors said she intentionally killed her newborn son by suffocating him or leaving him in an unheated garage, but her attorney said she had a miscarriage.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Some Norridgewock residents favor changes to clerk, treasurer posts
A handful of residents at a public hearing Wednesday night spoke in favor of changing the jobs of town clerk and treasurer from elective to appointive positions.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bail set at $500,000 for Waterville rape suspect
The 73-year-old woman allegedly raped by Mark Halle said after his court appearance Wednesday that she feels safer with the higher bail.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock to consider changes to mass gathering ordinance
The proposed changes, which will be voted on at Town Meeting, follow three years of the town working with the Great North Music and Arts Festival.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock to consider appointing town clerk, treasurer
The proposed changes will be voted on in a referendum at Town Meeting after a petition was brought to town officials seeking the change.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Waterville’s The Last Unicorn reopens with a new look
The renovations at the Silver Street restaurant took about 10 days and include a new bar and waiting area, new paint and artwork.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cornville charter school to appoint board members
The school was the only charter school in Maine with an elected board, and school officials say the change is not related to the resignation of two board members.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville group agrees city can be more welcoming to people of color
A group discussing race relations said Maine, as illustrated by recent comments by Gov. Paul LePage as well as Waterville-area people, does many big and small things to add to racial discomfort.
Posted inMaine, News
Three people injured in Waterville crash
The three-vehicle accident on upper Main Street blocked southbound traffic for about an hour Thursday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Madison police officer alleges wrongful termination
David Trask, who was let go in December, is suing the town of Madison, Somerset County and the sheriff and wants to return to his job as a full-time police officer.