Zachary Erkson, of Anson, was arrested Monday on charges related to a police chase Sept. 4 and charged with four motor vehicle counts.
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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At Common Ground, volunteers hope on-site recycling resonates
At the recycling and compost tent, volunteers hope that on-site efforts to sort through waste will help educate fairgoers about MOFGA’s mission.
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Saturday night fire destroys Winslow barn
Rick and Laurie Vigue lost their barn in a fire that came dangerously close to destroying their house on North Reynolds Road.
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Arrests made in statewide burglary series that includes South China incident
Tobey’s Grocery in South China is among the burglaries connected to the ring, but a break-in last week at a Norridgewock diner is not believed to be related, police said.
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Unity College boosts food production with new greenhouses
The donation of 13 acres and greenhouse space, formerly a commercial business called Half Moon Gardens, has taken on a new life as a farm and research center at the college over the last two years.
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Waterville motorcycle crash injures two
A Fairfield couple was injured after they rear-ended a motorcycle in front of them driven by their relatives.
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Common Ground Fair to start Friday
The three-day celebration of agriculture and rural life is expected to draw about 60,000 people to Unity over the weekend.
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Common Ground Fair gets underway today in Unity
The three-day celebration of agriculture and rural life is expected to draw about 60,000 people over the weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police investigating break-in, theft at Norridgewock diner
The owner of Holly & Doug’s Country Diner said that it’s the second time since April that the restaurant has been broken into.
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Anson residents express frustration, support for more oversight
The discussion at a public hearing Tuesday night focused on recent accusations against former Tax Collector Claudia Viles and what the town can do to increase oversight of the town’s finances.