Republican Joel Stetkis and Democrat Daniel Swain, both of Canaan, are competing to serve Cambridge, Hartland and St. Albans.
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 to seek bank proposals for $2.5m line of credit
The money would cover a tax shortfall caused by the devaluation of Madison Paper Industries; Town Manager Dana Berry also announces his retirement.
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Police say Harmony man stabbed home invader
The Somerset County Sheriff’s office says a Highland Avenue homeowner was assaulted by three men who broke in before he stabbed one.
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Messalonskee community comes together to support families of stricken students
A field hockey game and a fundraiser at the Red Barn in Augusta drew hundreds in an outpouring of grief and camaraderie.
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Supporters of Indigenous Peoples Day celebrate in Skowhegan
The event was organized on Columbus Day to recognize the contributions Native Americans have made to society in contrast to the devastation they suffered in the wake of Christopher Columbus’ arrival.
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Community pulls together for teen killed in hayride accident
Cassidy Charette, fatally injured, was with her boyfriend, Connor Garland, 16, who was seriously hurt in the accident.
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UMF student organizes diabetes awareness event in Farmington
More than $2,600 was raised Saturday for the American Diabetes Association by participants in a community walk in downtown Farmington.
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Canaan celebrates opening of new library
After 11 years of planning and fundraising, the Canaan Public Library transitioned on Saturday afternoon from a one-room schoolhouse to a new home on Route 23.
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St. Albans, Canaan residents warned about water insurance mailing
Town officials have received complaints about letters from a Connecticut company that has been cited for a misleading water line insurance pitch.
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Maine House District 118 candidates air views on energy, welfare
Republican incumbent Larry Dunphy, of Embden, faces Democrat newcomer Matthew Quinn, of Cornville, in the district that consists of northern Somerset County.