Wednesday’s decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to place duties on supercalendered paper imports comes in favor of Madison Paper Industries and Verso Corp., both of whom say they have been hurt by unfair foreign competition.
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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Waterville council rejects vacant building ordinance
Despite unanimous approval for the ordinance earlier this month, it was rejected Tuesday night after the city manager raised concerns about code enforcement staffing.
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Maine’s paper industry is still strong despite challenges, summit speakers say
A summit on Tuesday, hosted by the Maine Pulp and Paper Association, drew about 250 people including local paper industry leaders from Madison and Skowhegan.
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Pedestrian struck in Waterville accident
Peter McGowan, a transient, allegedly walked into traffic on Main Street in Waterville and was struck through no fault of the driver, police said.
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Norridgewock asks for public input on town manager search
The Board of Selectmen is asking for public input at a Wednesday meeting to help in their search for a new town manager.
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Waterville shop makes ‘best attractions’ list with State House, Stephen King’s house
Travel writer’s list of ’17 Best Attractions in Maine’s Inland Cities’ groups Heirloom Antiques and Vintage with some of central Maine’s heavy hitters.
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Richard Dorian to become Maine Children’s Home executive director
Dorian will take the place of Sharon Abrams, who is retiring at the end of the year after working for more than 40 years at the Waterville organization.
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Judge to decide if victim’s past manslaughter conviction is relevant at Detroit murder trial
Attorneys for Jason Cote, accused of killing Ricky Cole in 2013, are seeking the release of confidential mental health documents related to threats Cole made about killing police and serving time in a New Hampshire jail.
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Unity College plans $6 million expansion
The college says it will formally announce plans Monday to construct a new energy-efficient academic building and 74-bed residence hall.
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Hundreds gather at the vigil in Oakland for the victims of last week’s shooting
At the Oakland boat landing vigil Sunday night local clergy called upon the community to offer their support to family of victims in a recent triple murder-suicide.