At Winterberry Farm, oxen Red and Star help 15-year-old Gil Whitehead produce maple syrup.
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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Mid-Maine Chamber recognizes Clinton man for volunteerism
Gary Poulin, a sales representative at EZtoUse.com, is being recognized with the Elias A. Joseph Award for his roles at the chamber and other community organizations.
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Madison’s Somerset Abbey opens as event space in former church
The former Madison Congregational Church hosted comedian Bob Marley and drew about 100 people to the downtown space Thursday night.
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Madison residents question police consolidation
Concerns regarding a plan that would turn control of the local police force over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office included the long term-cost, ownership of police department equipment and coverage by officers.
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Hartland man charged with motor vehicle break-ins after police chase
Thomas Todd Spencer was allegedly spotted going through several unlocked cars on Pond Road at around 7 a.m. Sunday.
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Central Maine farmers watch, wait for melt
With planting a couple of weeks late because of the severe winter, crops and area CSAs may feel the impact.
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Solon woman arrested for alleged assault on police officers
Maria-Lynn Elaine Lieberman was arrested on charges she hit her boyfriend at Tracey’s Variety in Bingham Saturday.
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Troy murder victim recalled as dependable worker who struggled with alcoholism
Steven Hodgdon’s employer and friends spoke about him a day after his 16-year-old son, Colby, appeared in court on a charge of murdering his father.
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Madison residents to weigh in on police department options
A public hearing will be held Monday on a proposal to turn control of the Madison Police Department over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Waterville’s former Ken-A-Set store will host Israeli artist, community exhibit
Shirel Horovitz, visiting from Tel Aviv, will open a temporary studio and classroom in the vacant College Avenue building.