Sarah Sugden is one of 10 finalists, out of 1,000 nominees, to win the award sponsored by the Carnegie Corp. and The New York Times.
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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Tractor-trailer smashes into Skowhegan house
The cause of the Madison Avenue crash was a coughing attack that caused the tractor-trailer’s driver to lose control of the vehicle, police said.
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Madison, Belgrade Christmas seasons kick off with town celebrations
The third annual Madison Christmas Celebration and 17th Belgrade Village Holiday Stroll are Saturday
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Thousands attend Parade of Lights in Waterville
The annual event sponsored by Waterville Main Street kicked off the holiday season Friday night in downtown Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan police investigate burglary, threat to homeowner
A man who allegedly broke into a Mount Pleasant Street home on Tuesday threatened to stab the homeowner and demanded money, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Madison students host 25th annual free Thanksgiving dinner
Students at Madison Area Memorial High School celebrated an early Thanksgiving Tuesday by preparing and serving dinner for area senior citizens.
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Somerset Woods Trustees looking to expand, promote trail system at Coburn Woods in Skowhegan
The first step in getting more people to use the trail system is creating parking lots and better signs, the land trust says.
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Coping with cancer on the family farm
After diagnosis, a Mercer farmer’s children step in to raise turkeys in time for Thanksgiving.
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Campbell’s Building Supply gets competitors’ help after fire
Owner Brent Burger said community support has been “fantastic,” with even his competitors lending a hand.
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Fire destroys lumber yard in Madison
Owner Brent Burger said Campbell’s Building Supply will be open for business as usual on Friday despite the loss of a warehouse containing several thousands of dollars worth of equipment and lumber.