Anthony Vandyck, of Fairfield, was killed in the crash of an SUV driven by Derek Knowles, of Skowhegan, who has been convicted of OUI twice in Somerset County.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs 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 masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
At Skowhegan Maple Mania, syrup producers talk shop
Haulk’s Maple in Madison was one of six stops at Maple Mania, a three-day maple syrup festival hosted by the Maine Maple Producers Association this weekend.
Waterville carnival ride accident injures three children
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating what caused a roller coaster to come apart Friday evening at Head of Falls.
Anson missing town money climbs past $320,000
An auditor’s report shows that excise tax money missing over the last three years is more than four times what officials initially thought.
Clinton to hold special town meeting on police budget
Some town officials said Thursday they were surprised at the rejection of a budget for the Clinton Police Department, which will be reconsidered at a special town meeting Aug. 18.
Pittsfield students sent home after daylong lockdown
Police are investigating an alleged threat to a student at Warsaw Middle School on Thursday that sent SAD 53 schools into a lockdown.
Madison residents approve SAD 59 budget, re-elect Fortin
A $9.5 million school budget was approved in Madison Tuesday by voters who also re-elected Selectman Paul Fortin.
Embden residents give go-ahead to school withdrawal
Residents in Embden voted Tuesday to form a school withdrawal committee and look further into leaving School Administrative District 74.
Madison residents approve police consolidation plan
The public safety budget approved Monday night includes a plan for the Madison Police Department to be absorbed by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Embden residents to vote on SAD 74 withdrawal process
A referendum Tuesday will determine whether the town forms an official withdrawal committee to work on leaving School Administrative District 74.