Glenn Cummings, a former president of the Good Will-Hinckley Foundation who recently became the University of Southern Maine’s president, told students to spread happiness by sharing what they have learned with others.
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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Driver in Sidney collision charged for defective tires
Two men were taken to the hospital after a car with two bald tires hydroplaned Saturday afternoon on Belgrade Road in Sidney, police said.
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Skowhegan pair charged with Cornville school hamster theft
Gerry Braley and Alexis Lloyd are charged with stealing the pet, Link, and other items from the Cornville Regional Charter School and Anson and Starks camps.
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‘Bread has a story to tell,’ Kneading Conference speaker says
Chef Peter Reinhart opens the two-day event in Skowhegan, sponsored by the Maine Grain Alliance, that draws attendees from all over the country.
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Smithfield to celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend
The only Maine town to have been incorporated on Feb. 29 holds a celebration every 25 years.
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Federal ruling means tariffs on Canadian paper may begin next week
The preliminary ruling by the Department of Commerce is expected to improve market conditions for U.S. producers of supercalendered paper and help preserve jobs at Madison Paper Industries, officials said.
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Rangeley EMT sues NorthStar EMS, claiming sexual, religious discrimination
Margaret Betts was fired from her job at the Rangeley ambulance base after being accused of embezzling money, according to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court.
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Another $111,000 reported missing from town of Anson’s excise tax coffers
The town has been able to recover $250,000 of the missing money through an insurance claim, and it might recover more through a criminal investigation, officials said.
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Pittsfield home destroyed in Tuesday morning fire
The house was unoccupied and there were no injuries reported, according to the Pittsfield Fire Chief.
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Pasta making to be included at Kneading Conference
The Maine Grain Alliance two-day event opens at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds Thursday.