More than 2,000 bicyclists left Colby College Sunday on the third and final day of the Trek Across Maine, a 180-mile bike ride and fundraiser for the American Lung Association.
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 man arrested after firing three rounds at neighbors’ house
William Longley allegedly accused his neighbors of kidnapping his girlfriend, threatened to kill them and then fired three rounds at their house Saturday, police said.
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Local food ordinances gaining traction in Maine towns
They say it’s OK for farmers to bypass state and federal regulations when selling agricultural products directly to consumers.
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Waterville art exhibit welcomes trekkers
Bicyclists participating in the Trek Across Maine arrived Saturday in Waterville, where Common Street Arts was opening a bicycle-themed exhibit, “Art on Wheels.”
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Somerset County towns pursue local food ordinances despite state, federal obstacles
Ordinance supporters say many local farmers are growing worried about new federal requirements that could limit the sale of produce and eggs, as well as dairy and meat.
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Berwick manufacturer of biobricks plans move to Solon
Enviro Wood Briquettes is planning to expand production and add jobs at a new location on Davis Farm Road in Solon.
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New Vineyard administrator resigns after lack of contract
Arlene Davis says she was treated unfairly by the Board of Selectmen and there is no public record of her contract negotiations.
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Madison Police Chief Moores on leave through transition
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster has started overseeing the day-to-day operations as the Police Department becomes part of the sheriff’s office.
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Waterville woman, charged with assault, allegedly assaulted shortly afterward
Police said Codi Parker was hit on the head with a baseball bat and taken to the hospital; earlier she’d been arrested after an outburst on Spring Street.
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Waterville woman arrested after street confrontation
Codi Parker was charged with domestic violence assault Monday afternoon after screaming accusations and allegedly attacking a man on Spring Street.