Residents will consider the budget at Monday’s Town Meeting and vote in elections on Tuesday.
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.
Waterville High School graduates 134 students
Keynote speaker and English teacher Ian Wilson reminded the students to thank those who have helped them as they write their life stories.
Madison gender bias case dismissed; retaliation goes forward
A judge said there is enough evidence for a case that Joy Hikel was fired for complaining about treatment she received as economic development director.
Winslow High School graduates 108 students
The students were reminded of the choices they have to leave a positive impact on the world during a ceremony at Colby College Wednesday night.
Missing Dexter man with dementia found near lake
Daniel Robichaud wandered off from the Ridge View Community School Tuesday morning and was found just as police were preparing to search for him overnight.
Waterville hot dog stand hurt by pipeline work, owners say
The owners of TJ’s Dogs, and other College Avenue businesses, say Summit Natural Gas prolonged construction is a problem.
Norridgewock proposes TIF around natural gas pipeline
The town is looking to increase revenue and prevent tax assessments from going up by protecting parts of downtown from higher valuations.
Thorndike woman charged with burning son dies
Michelle Dunworth, awaiting trial on child endangerment and domestic violence charges, died of natural causes on Mother’s Day.
Madison residents OK school board change, preliminary budget
The proposed $9.99 million budget includes some cuts to education programs and staff and a slight increase in taxes.
‘Universally beloved’ Colby grad among missing Mount Rainier climbers
Eitan Green, a 2009 graduate of the Waterville college, was an anthropology major known for his passion for mountain climbing.