The state fire marshal’s office is still investigating the Thursday night blaze that started in the garage and killed two dogs.
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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Norridgewock auditor reiterates that town sewer department is in debt
Rob Smith, an auditor for the town of Norridgewock, told sewer commissioners Thursday night that he recommends a rate increase or consolidating the department within the town’s general operations to clear up outstanding debt.
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Waterville family loses two dogs in fire Thursday
Two more dogs were rescued, but a cat was missing, after the fire, which may have started in the garage of the Louise Avenue home.
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Norridgewock residents target town manager, complain at public hearing
Wednesday’s public hearing was intended to gather feedback on the search for a new town manager, but yielded mostly complaints about the town office and current town manager.
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In win for Madison Paper, federal trade commission rules to tax paper imports from Canada
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.
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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.