Residents will be asked to approve the addition of another seat on the school board, just one change the district has seen since three other communities withdrew.
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.
Madison residents to consider budget, staff cuts
The proposed $9.99 million budget includes personnel reductions that the superintendent says are necessary to keep local taxes down.
Revised SAD 74 school budget gets preliminary approval
The $9.23 million budget will now go to a referendum for a second time on June 10.
Winslow man pleads not guilty to sexual assault
Michael Gagnon, a teacher and softball coach in Waldo County schools, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance Thursday.
Maine Department of Education admits mistake, revokes Skowhegan school’s F
Bloomfield Elementary School was given a failing grade, when it should have been exempt from the school grading system.
Winslow man charged with sexual assault on student due in court
An attorney for Michael Gagnon said he plans to plead not guilty in his first court appearance in the case.
Waterville’s pay-as-you-throw trash plan evokes criticism, praise
Detractors cite increased costs for individual residents, while proponents note then environmental benefits and municipal savings.
Creating consent while partying at Colby
Graduating student Jonathan Kalin creates “Party With Consent” to encourage healthy interactions between the sexes at college parties on America’s campuses.
St. Albans man arrested, charged with illegal drug possession
Police found several types of prescription drugs and drug-related paraphernalia at the home of John Tripp III, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
Unknown substance prompts warning in Madison
A barrel marked ‘acid’ found by the side of a road led to the summoning of firefighters and hazardous materials experts.