A decision to sell the St. Peter Church rectory that houses the pantry means it will have to close if a new site can’t be found.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Norridgewock asked to allow town’s first Dunkin’ Donuts
The town planning board is reviewing an application to open a new franchise location on Hotel Street.
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Developer seeks tax break for more St. Francis units
The developer of the low-income senior housing in Waterville needs help to build an already-approved 18 additional apartments, but a city councilor questions the need.
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Oakland man charged with assault on twins pleads not guilty
David Devine remains in custody at the Kennebec County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Value of Madison paper mill drops $150 million
The change in the tax assessment rate for the paper mill is expected to raise property taxes about 30 percent and comes after school and town budgets have been set.
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Woman rescues great-aunt from burning Skowhegan house
When Sonya Fox saw black smoke rising from the house across the street, she ran inside and helped save her great-aunt, Evelyn McElrath.
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Madison selectmen to get mill assessment update
Selectmen will receive an update from the board of assessors on Monday in the midst of concern about a possible tax break for the local paper mill.
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Descendants of 22 children revive reunion tradition in Clinton
The descendants of Charles and Effie Dickey are trying to find at least one descendant of each of their children.
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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.
Posted inSchools and Education
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.