After losing his leg in a lawnmower accident last year, Jaydon Talbot, 6, was named “Number One Derby Fan” at the Harmony Free Fair on Saturday.
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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Man crashes ATV into Anson building
A LifeFlight helicopter was called to take a man for medical treatment after the all-terrain vehicle he was riding struck a building Thursday on Willow Street.
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Speed appears to be factor in Norridgewock rollover
A 17-year-old boy was ejected from his car in an accident on River Road Wednesday night.
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Second family comes forward in Norridgewock cemetery mix-up
A relative of Judith and William LeMay says he didn’t realize that a town error led to his family using the cemetery plot of another family.
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Massive Bingham wind farm wins preliminary approval
The state Department of Environmental Protection will allow one week for public comment before issuing its final decision on the proposed $398 million project.
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Madison selectmen consider reassessing mill
Selectmen met Monday night to discuss ways to address the devaluation of Madison Paper Industries’ mill and an increase in property taxes for residents.
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One year after withdrawal, Athens looks forward to new school year
Having left Madison-based SAD 59, Athens residents feel community is stronger, more in control as teachers prepare to work with new technology.
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Former Alfond employee continues legacy in Norridgewock
A close relationship with Harold and Dorothy Alfond inspired Alice Emery to buy two eyesore lots and donate them to the town.
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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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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.