Mark Schobel has been charged with manslaughter in a crash that killed passenger Jennifer Nile and Ruth Souweine, who was in the other car.
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 inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics
Four seek seat on Somerset County probate bench
The candidates, all practicing attorneys in Skowhegan, are competing to finish a four-year term vacated by John Alsop, now an assistant attorney general.
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Posted inElections, House, Local Elections, Politics
Incumbent faces House challenge in Madison, Norridgewock, Solon
Democratic Rep. Ann Dorney is being challenged by Republican Brad Farrin in House District 111.
Posted inElections, Elections 2014, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics
Somerset County Jail tops issues in county commissioner race
Incumbent Robert Frost and four-time state rep Dean Cray are among candidates for three open seats on the board of Somerset County Commissioners.
Posted inSchools and Education
Newport area in line for new school
Newport-based Regional School Unit 19, rated as one of the three school districts in the state most in need of building improvements, is set to get state funding for a new school building.
Posted inLocal & State
Skowhegan Drive-In, old Anson Town Office on endangered list
Maine Preservation says the two buildings are among the historic structures in Maine that are in danger of being lost.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Shock, disappointment follow illegal killing of moose in Somerset County
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has received reports of 47 moose-hunting-related violations so far this year.
Posted inLocal & State
Madison to appeal state tax assessment
With fewer tax dollars coming in from Madison Paper Industries, town officials are looking for state help in keeping county taxes low and boosting school funding.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Madison to offer first Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween
Canaan Elementary sponsored its second Trunk-or-Treat Sunday and other groups in Maine have held the event where children go from car to car for candy.
Posted inSource
Inmates turned farmers
A program at Kennebec County Correctional Facility teaches inmates to farm and donates the harvest to schools and the needy.