Remains believed to be an Appalachian Trail hiker missing since 2013 were found Wednesday by a forester in wooded area about 3,000 yards from the trail in Redington Township.
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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Oakland residents speak favorably of police station proposal
Few concerns were voiced Thursday night at a public hearing to discuss plans to build an Oakland police station on the same site where the current station stands.
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Skowhegan ‘speak-out’ brings awareness to domestic violence
A candlelight vigil and panel discussion Wednesday night focused on the success of an electronic monitoring system for defendants accused of domestic violence offenses in Somerset County.
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Jay mill workers to find out soon about layoffs
The Maine Department of Labor will hold worker assistance sessions this week at the Androscoggin Mill, where 300 employees will lose their jobs in the coming months.
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Canaan students get lesson in fire safety
Students at Canaan Elementary School participated in a fire simulation activity Friday as part of an education program for Fire Prevention Week.
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Longtime Carrabec High School teacher honored with new library
The school’s new library, which is part of a $4.5 million renovation, was dedicated to English teacher Patricia Reid on Friday.
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Moose River woman returns home after accident
Pamela Smith had to have her right leg amputated after she was pinned between two vehicles in an accident last month, but said Friday that she is doing okay and is thankful for community support.
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Canaan school opens new playground
Members of the school’s Parent Teacher and Friend organization spent two years planning and raising funds for the new equipment, which is open to the community as well.
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Norridgewock begins search for town manager
The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to contract with the Maine Municipal Association for help in the search process.
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Two injured in Anson accident
A dog that was trying to climb onto the lap of a driver was the cause of an accident that injured two, police said.