A Solon man was thrown from his motorcycle after a German shepherd that died from its injuries ran out in front of the bike on South Solon Road Sunday.
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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Maine firefighters join Lac-Megantic in honoring victims of rail disaster
About 30 firefighters from Franklin County who assisted Canadian crews in fighting a deadly blaze ignited by a derailed train last July joined them for a memorial Sunday morning.
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New Colby president hopes to build relationship with city
David Greene, the new president of Colby College, says he hopes to increase applications and work on development projects with the city of Waterville.
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Waterville residents, activists to remember Lac-Megantic
A memorial to honor the victims of the deadly July 2013 train explosion is scheduled for Sunday morning.
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Skowhegan apartment building damaged in fire
Five people were left homeless according to Skowhegan Fire Chief Richard Fowler.
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‘Thousands’ in damage in Waterville car burglary spree
About 20 vehicles were broken into late Sunday and early Monday, many of them with slashed tires and items stolen, police said.
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Skowhegan man hospitalized after motorcycle hits deer
The deer ran out in front of the motorcycle early Monday morning, according to police.
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Skowhegan nurse saves man in Kennebec
Hannah Pillsbury jumped into the Kennebec River, got a life jacket from a nearby boat and dragged Peter Gary to safety.
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Anson residents vote to buy new town office
The town has been renting the 5 Kennebec St. property since moving out of the old town office because of rodent, sewer and mold issues.
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Anson residents to vote on town office building
The Board of Selectmen and building committee will present residents with three options for a new town office at a special town meeting Monday night.