Snow is expected to start around noon Tuesday in central Maine, changing to heavy rain and wind Tuesday night.
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.
Madison’s Santaville is back after three-year break
Stephen Foshay is reopening the Christmas booth this year after a business donated some Main Street space.
Fairfield pedestrian accident may prompt speed limit review
A Fairfield man who was struck by a car on Main Street is in stable condition while some town officials call for a review of speed limits near the Waterville city line.
Jackman mail carrier’s special delivery a win-win
Unable to work because of multiple sclerosis, Boyd Fortier accompanies his wife on her rural route, which includes a special hardship delivery to the Boudreaus, with permission from the U.S. Postal Service.
Thanksgiving slaughter marks a milestone at the Greaney family turkey farm
Thanksgiving week tests the children, who took over flock responsibility after father’s diagnosis.
Cassidy Charette’s memory honored at Waterville humane society
Members of the Mount Merici Academy Young Alums will co-host an open house at the Humane Society Waterville Area on Saturday in memory of their former classmate, who died in an October hayride accident.
Skowhegan robbery nets money, cellphone
Police said the robbery on Poplar Street is similar to one Nov. 11 at the United Steelworkers union hall and is the town’s fourth robbery since October.
Ice rink to take place of demolished school on Weston Avenue in Madison
Selectmen approved a proposal to put an ice rink on the site, and it’s expected to open in mid-January.
Pedestrian injured in Fairfield car accident
A Fairfield man was taken by LifeFlight helicopter to the hospital after he was hit on Main Street Thursday night.
Four homeless after fire destroys Solon home
Firefighters from six departments went to the scene of the blaze Thursday afternoon on Parkman Hill Road.