Officials from the company proposing a wind farm in northern Somerset County say the sale of the company is not an obstacle.
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
Farmington community debates best heating options at energy forum
With Summit announcing it’s unable to bring natural gas to the region, about 50 people turned out at UMF on Wednesday night to discuss alternatives.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Madison man pleads guilty to domestic violence terrorizing
Michael Allen Tayse was sentenced to three years in prison, with all but six months suspended, and two years probation.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington selectmen vote to go ahead with U.S. Route 2 project
Plans to rebuild part of the highway had been delayed to avoid conflict with gas pipeline construction, but now the pipeline idea appears dead.
Posted inLocal & State
China officials admit state law broken in hiring former selectman
Peter Foote said he didn’t intend to mislead people by applying for a job as supervisor of the transfer station and the Public Works Department.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Madison officials hope more business is attracted by ‘business friendly’ tag
The town is one of three in the state newly recognized through the Certified Business-Friendly Community program.
Posted inLocal & State
Madison house fire cause was electrical
A fire at around 9 a.m. Thursday morning was contained to the home’s attic and caused minimal damage.
Posted inLocal & State
Embden woman ‘thinks the world’ of man charged in daughter’s fatal crash
Mark Schobel, of Anson, pleaded not guilty to two counts of manslaughter in the crash that killed Jennifer Nile of Embden and a Bangor woman.
Posted inLocal & State
Madison begins search for new town manager
Selectmen are looking to hire a new town manager to replace Dana Berry, who announced his retirement in October and was placed on leave through December.
Posted inSchools and Education
SAD 59 to host community conversations in Madison
While the town appeals the state’s tax assessment, SAD 59 officials are waiting to see the effect on the school budget and inviting the public to join in conversations on district operations.