The change in the tax assessment rate for the paper mill is expected to raise property taxes about 30 percent and comes after school and town budgets have been set.
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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Woman rescues great-aunt from burning Skowhegan house
When Sonya Fox saw black smoke rising from the house across the street, she ran inside and helped save her great-aunt, Evelyn McElrath.
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Madison selectmen to get mill assessment update
Selectmen will receive an update from the board of assessors on Monday in the midst of concern about a possible tax break for the local paper mill.
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Descendants of 22 children revive reunion tradition in Clinton
The descendants of Charles and Effie Dickey are trying to find at least one descendant of each of their children.
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Madison 200-year-old home, land to be preserved
The 1790 Weston Homestead, for sale after continuous ownership by one family, is also the focus of a conservation effort.
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Jackman lags on school budget
Failure to pass a school budget in the Jackman area has delayed setting a tax rate, and could mean cuts in services.
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Palmyra man charged with aggravated drug trafficking
Brian Scott was arrested after an officer allegedly saw him toss away a bag of cocaine out of his pants pocket.
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Rides, food and animals abound as Skowhegan State Fair opens
The 196th edition of the fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Jackman desperate for a plumber
A Jackman family is offering up to $2,000 to train a plumber who agrees to work in the area.
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Warden service continues to investigate Madison drowning
Authorities say they may never know why Jordan Cummings of Anson struggled while swimming in the Kennebec River.