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.
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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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.
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Madison to set tax rate Wednesday
Town officials are hoping to maintain the tax rate after Madison Paper’s drop in valuation sparked an 11 percent increase last year.
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Victim’s family has ‘sky-high’ feelings as murder suspect turns himself in
Robert Burton, wanted for more than two months in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend, had turned himself in to authorities and ended one of the longest manhunts in state history.
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Pa. church group paints North Anson Fire Station as service project
The Lutheran group, which is camping in Starks, has been coming to Maine each year for 23 years to donate its labor to the needy.
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Wilton prepares for 33rd Blueberry Festival
The theme of this year’s festival is “All About Reading and Writing,” and events will include readings from 10 authors at the Wilton Free Public Library.
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Norridgewock selectmen debate future of wastewater treatment
The town manager asked the board on Wednesday to consider seeking legal advice on potential violations, while two sewer commission members said they have fewer concerns about the facility’s condition and its budget.
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Fairfield cop witnesses latest car break-in
Police from four agencies converged on Wednesday on Martin Stream Road in Fairfield as burglaries in that town, Norridgewock and Skowhegan continue.