The early morning fire on Friday damaged a machine that disposes of sawdust, but the mill was back in full production after a few hours.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Upgraded Maine Academy of Natural Sciences building means enrollment increase
The recently renovated Charles E. Moody School on the Good Will-Hinckley campus boasts 200 solar panels, part of a $7 million renovation at the charter school.
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Posted inMaine, News, Town Government
Norridgewock town manager unconcerned about petition to oust her
Two stores in town have petitions that carry more than 100 signatures urging that Michelle Flewelling’s contract not be renewed, but at least one select board member says she’s happy with her.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock commissioners approve more spending for fixes at wastewater plant
Purchase of a new valve in a sewer containment tank was approved quickly at the first sewer commission meeting since a conflict-riddled meeting in August.
Posted inMaine, News
Cause of fatal Palmyra accident remains unknown
State police and friends of Aimee Lasco said Tuesday that they had no new information on what might have caused the car accident Sunday afternoon that killed her and injured three children.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Anson man arrested weeks after he allegedly jumped out of airborne pickup during chase
Zachary Erkson, of Anson, was arrested Monday on charges related to a police chase Sept. 4 and charged with four motor vehicle counts.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.