Diadema Golf Club, a nine-hole public course, opened last week on what was farmland and woods.
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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Madison elects two new selectmen, school board members
Jack Ducharme, current chair of the board, was re-elected along with newcomer Michael Edgerly.
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Skowhegan man charged in accident that killed Starks man
Mark Bussell, of Skowhegan, has been charged with manslaughter in a Nov. 27 collision that killed James Murphy, of Starks.
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Madison residents approve additional funds for police
With an increase in the crime rate, residents declined to cut the police budget as suggested by the board of selectmen, and supported funding for a clerical position and a cruiser.
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Police: Man found in stranger’s car ‘wanted to hear it run’
A Dixmont man was arrested after the owner of a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt caught him in the car with his dog and the engine on and chased him, police said.
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Carrabec High School graduates 41 students
Student speakers and high school Principal Regina Campbell said the graduating class exemplified the school’s progress towards academic and athletic achievements.
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Fairfield’s Gerald Hotel’s return to fashion includes beer and wine boutique
Meridian’s will occupy space in the newly renovated downtown Fairfield hotel, with an emphasis on local food and drink.
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Waterville man charged with murder in 92-year-old’s stabbing death
Police arrested Roland Cummings Friday afternoon, saying he had done chores for victim Aurele Fecteau.
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Collins tells Madison students to have pride in small town
U.S. Senator Susan Collins was the keynote speaker at Madison Area Memorial High School’s graduation ceremony Friday.
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Madison to choose town, school officials
Contested races in the annual town elections include seats on the board of selectmen, school board and board of assessors.