A close relationship with Harold and Dorothy Alfond inspired Alice Emery to buy two eyesore lots and donate them to the town.
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
Woman crashes into tree in Waterville
There were no injuries in the accident, which happened at around 2 p.m. Friday on Cool Street.
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Posted inLocal & State
Norridgewock sold cemetery plot to two families
The town is looking for relatives of Judith and William Tommy LeMay to help resolve a Sunset View Cemetery dispute.
Posted inSchools and Education
Drop in Madison mill value to hit schools, county next year
School district and county officials say there is little they can do now to offset property tax increases resulting from a decrease in the paper mill’s value.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville landlords unhappy with help for developers
Private rental property owners say subsidies and tax breaks for developers put them at a disadvantage.
Posted inLocal & State
Skowhegan State Fair runs on wind energy
Two wind advocacy groups, seeking to promote the use of wind energy, donated enough electricity to run the 10-day fair.
Posted inLocal & State
Bingham food pantry closing after 33 years
A decision to sell the St. Peter Church rectory that houses the pantry means it will have to close if a new site can’t be found.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Norridgewock asked to allow town’s first Dunkin’ Donuts
The town planning board is reviewing an application to open a new franchise location on Hotel Street.
Posted inLocal & State
Developer seeks tax break for more St. Francis units
The developer of the low-income senior housing in Waterville needs help to build an already-approved 18 additional apartments, but a city councilor questions the need.
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Oakland man charged with assault on twins pleads not guilty
David Devine remains in custody at the Kennebec County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.