Any fisherman who catches a specially tagged brook trout during the Anson Firemen’s Association Ice Fishing Derby at Embden Pond on Saturday will be awarded $5,000.
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.
Winslow teen looks back at forward-looking Apple
Alex Jason started collecting Apple computer products and memorabilia a few years ago, curating an Apple computer museum in the basement of the family home — and help from his dad.
Waterville program marks 40 years of helping teen parents
The Teen Parent School Program was launched by the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers to help keep pregnant girls in school.
Colby College applications on the rise
Recruitment push by new president, David Greene, financial aid changes have sparked 47 percent hike over last year.
Central Maine blizzard warnings replaced by brutal wind, cold
The heavy snow forecast for Sunday tracked east of central Maine, leaving frigid, dangerously cold air in its wake.
Connecticut man killed in Caratunk snowmobile crash
Lars Otto failed to negotiate a turn and was crushed by his snowmobile, according to the Maine Warden Service.
Portland teen wins statewide oratory contest at Thomas College
As the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Competition winner, Oona Mackinnon-Hoban advances to national competition in April.
Group of Waterville couples keep things fresh on Valentine’s Day
It started with a reason to wear mother-of-the-groom dresses one last time and has grown into nine couples who alternate husband and wife surprise celebrations.
Only wedding rings left unscathed in China fire
Joyce Bragg said she believes it was a miracle that the rings were unblemished by the Albion Road fire last week.
China woman displaced after Albion Road fire
Joyce Bragg is staying with relatives in Clinton after a fire destroyed her mobile home Thursday night, officials said.