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.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash on Waterville’s KMD
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Inland Hospital and then flown by helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center.
Five hurt when truck spills logs onto SUV
The logging truck blew a tire and flipped its load onto an SUV, sending the truck driver as well as four SUV passengers, including a baby, to the hospital.
Fly fishing teens study ecosystem of the Kennebec River
A dozen teenagers from around the country took part in the Maine Trout Unlimited Trout Camp in Solon.
Madison selectmen delay police cruiser decision
Paper mill tax negotiations have town officials leery about the tax rate despite residents’ push for added police protection.
American guinea hogs becoming a lot less rare at Unity College
Nine new piglets of the breed that was nearly extinct a few years ago were born to Luna and Lurch in the college’s sutainable livestock program.
Backyard Farms names new president, CEO
Stuart Jablon, former vice president of operations at Dole Food Company, was named president and CEO of Backyard Farms on Monday.
Madison selectmen to discuss police budget
Following a decision to raise more money for the Police Department budget, the Board of Selectmen will discuss on Monday night how the funds will be spent.
Norridgewock ice cream stand marks milestone with 1964 ice cream prices
Frederick’s Dar-I-Whip, the oldest business in Norridgewock owned and operated by its original founders, marked its 50th anniversary Saturday.