The Over the River Ringers, an 11-member handbell choir, are preparing to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June.
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.
East Madison family remembers brother, son who died in Vietnam
A memorial to Cpl. Joseph Quirion Jr. was recently moved to a new location by the town and was honored by members of the American Legion on Monday.
Waldoboro couple recovering from Sidney motorcycle crash
Michael Tracy, who suffered a medical event on a motorcycle Sunday, is continuing to be treated at Eastern Maine Medical Center along with his wife.
Colby College graduates told they are the ones to re-tell the world’s story
Commencement speaker Robert Redford advised the graduates to keep two words in mind as they go forward: hope and collaboration.
Two hospitalized in Sidney motorcycle accident
The driver of the bike suffered a medical event that caused him to lose control, police said.
Waterville father-son team to be featured ‘America Ninja Warrior’
Jonathan Alexis and his son, also Jonathan Alexis, are competing in the seventh season of the NBC show, which premieres at 8 p.m. Monday.
Winslow camp damaged in fire
The camp owner was able to contain the fire with a garden hose while waiting for firefighters to arrive on scene Saturday morning.
Rockwood’s Betty Reckards is always on call
The 83-year-old EMT is often the first to arrive on scene at medical calls and fires in Somerset County’s unorganized territory.
McCabe mill town tax-relief bill passes in committee
L.D. 281 would require the state to use up-to-date valuations to calculate revenue sharing and school funding in communities such as Skowhegan and Madison.
Work begins on new Norridgewock fire station
Construction workers poured the first concrete for the new structure earlier this week, and the project should be completed by late fall.