The sale to a New Jersey hydroelectric company is not expected to affect operations at the Androscoggin Mill, the company said.
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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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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Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire damage closes Jimmy’s Market in Bingham
A spark from a cutting torch ignited foam insulation, leading to a quick spreading fire Wednesday morning, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
Posted inMaine, News
After 30 years, Norridgewock Fire Department has new station
Chief Dave Jones said the move is a much-needed upgrade and might spur more people to volunteer to be firefighters.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock Sewer Department found in violation of DEP rules
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.