The Madison Congregational Church was recently sold to a couple who plan to reopen the building as the Somerset Abbey.
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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Madison man faces third OUI charge in 10 years
Craig W. Broga was arrested on multiple charges Sunday for allegedly driving drunk in Skowhegan.
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Unity Food Hub on track to open in spring
A pilot program that delivers farm produce to employees at their workplaces and plans to help farmers sell more wholesale products, are part of the work already being done at the new food hub.
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Two injured in Norridgewock head-on crash
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday after a head-on crash on Bridge Street.
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Madison, Skowhegan officials seek help in dealing with devaluation crisis
Local and state leaders from the two communities met Thursday to discuss proposed laws to address large drops in taxable value at the towns’ paper mills.
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Waterville’s Thomas College bids farewell to the SAT
Applicants no longer have to submit standardized test scores as the school tries to become more accessible to first generation students.
Posted inSchools and Education
Sylvester voted in as Waterville School Board chair
Sara Sylvester, 63, is an administrator at Oak Grove Center in Waterville and has been a member of the board for about 10 years.
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Sheriff: Dog defends St. Albans woman in domestic attack
The dog was hurt when hit with a sword after trying to defend a woman whose husband has been charged with assault, police said.
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Waterville Council will vote on solid waste ordinance Tuesday
Councilors may give final approval to changes in the city’s solid waste ordinance to reflect the new pay-as-you-throw trash program.
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Winslow woman hopes to spread acts of kindness year-round
Jill Vigue is challenging people to perform acts of kindness with her project World Heart Beat.