The 25th Maine Open Juried Art Show opens at the Waterville Public Library.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Somerset County DA asks to revoke probation for Anson sex offender
Scott Allen Tibbetts, convicted in 2001 of gross sexual assault, has violated probation seven times, according to the district attorney.
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St. Albans fire destroys house, kills four cats
Among items destroyed in fire was an urn holding the ashes of the homeowners’ son, who died in a car accident 18 months ago.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Madison VFW commander says he won’t step down despite arrest
A representative for the state VFW said the organization is conducting an investigation into alleged illegal gambling payouts in Madison.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office likes Facebook for arrests
The department’s page on the social networking site has led to arrests and solved cases.
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Madison extends interim town manager contract
Tim Curtis will continue to work as interim town manger through June, while the Maine Municipal Association helps selectmen find a new one.
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Belgrade man alerts occupants to Waterville house fire
Residents of a Washington Street house were unaware the garage was on fire Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Madison VFW commander arrested for alleged gambling payouts
Louis Padula, of Anson, is accused of making illegal payouts for players of a video poker game and police say he tried to hide evidence.
Posted inLocal & State
Anson still investigating $77K bookkeeping issue
Selectmen have been discussing a personnel issue related to $77,000 that was expected to be collected in excise taxes but has disappeared from the town account.
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Moscow residents approve funding for bicentennial clock
A proposal to raise money for a community clock commemorating the town’s 200th anniversary narrowly passed at Monday night’s town meeting.