The layoffs, part of a companywide plan to reduce production capacity, will affect friends, families and local businesses, residents say.
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 manager: Sewer malfunction could yield fines
The board informally asked the town manager Wednesday night to draft a letter to sewer commissioners asking for a plan to get the wastewater treatment facility up to par.
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Brew Fest to highlight Madison-Anson Days
A lack of volunteers means some events of the 39th annual celebration have been canceled, but there is still lots to look forward to, organizers said.
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Anson tax collector withdraws motion to recover money
Tax collector Claudia Viles has withdrawn a motion claiming that state police wrongfully took $58,500 in cash during a search in April.
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Some escape the heat, some have to work as central Maine hits the 90s
At Madison water park, people were keeping cool, but Hallowell pizza makers and Augusta landscapers said taking a day off isn’t an option.
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Gebo’s father: Separation from family hinted at abuse of Parkman woman
Vance Ginn said his daughter, who was killed June 5, became distanced from family members, and domestic violence advocates say that can mean a partner is controlling the person.
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Man who stole cash from pedestrian in Madison sought
A man on Beane Street asked a pedestrian for a cigarette and grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash from him, according to the Somerset County sheriff.
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Anson tax collector remains at work after lawsuit filed
The town can’t remove an elected official unless the person is convicted, a common issue in Maine municipalities.
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Anson files lawsuit against tax collector Claudia Viles
The suit, which town officials say was filed by insurance carrier Maine Municipal Association, alleges that Viles misappropriated more than $430,000.
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Norridgewock man charged with assaulting grandfather
Robert French allegedly punched his 74-year-old grandfather and slammed his head into the floor several times, according to police.