The descendants of Charles and Effie Dickey are trying to find at least one descendant of each of their children.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. Itโs 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 masterโs degree in journalism from New York University and when sheโs not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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.
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.
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.
Rides, food and animals abound as Skowhegan State Fair opens
The 196th edition of the fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 16.
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.
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.
Suspicious fire destroys Skowhegan storage units
A fire at Skowhegan In-Town Storage destroyed about 10 storage units and their contents early Monday morning.
Wardens find body of Anson man who drowned in Kennebec River
Jordan Cummings, 21, went swimming Thursday night and his body was found Friday morning, authorities said.
Sidney farmer to be charged with animal trespassing
The Maine DOT will fix a fence that separates the farm from Interstate 95, citing concern for public safety.