The annual festival, which is expected to draw close to 200 classical music performers to Waterville, opens Friday and runs through Aug. 2.
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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New Vineyard chairwoman admits town violated open records law
Even as the town commits to taking meeting minutes in the future, it’s not clear there will be any repercussions — or would be even if it were to continue to violate the law.
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Waterville man out on bail arrested in domestic violence incident
Rodney Turner, who allegedly threatened to kill a neighbor last month and was free on bail, was arrested again Tuesday, police said.
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Madison police operating under county sheriff’s office
A one-year contract outlining the operation of Madison law enforcement as a division of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office went into effect last week and so far there have been no glitches, according to officials.
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Madison board, county working on finalizing police agreement
The Madison Board of Selectmen and Somerset County officials are working on a draft of a contract that would outline police operations in the coming year.
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Cyclists complete final day of Trek from Waterville to Belfast
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.
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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.