The Senate vote falls short of an override, and Sen. Tom Saviello calls the bill by Skowhegan Rep. Jeff McCabe a political statement rather than lakes protection.
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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Flood repairs begin in downtown Dexter
Contractors began work this week on a Lincoln Street culvert damaged by spring flooding of the East Branch of the Sebasticook River, which runs underneath the road.
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Madison Farmer’s Market opens for full season
After a trial run last fall, the new market will open for a full season on Sunday complete with a local CSA.
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Central Maine lakes finally ice-free
Ice out was later than normal this year, but the effect on fishing and recreation should be minimal.
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World’s largest map visits Anson elementary students
Students at Garret Schenck Elementary School studied geography via a giant map of Asia on Tuesday.
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Clinton man charged after Albion mobile home fire
Charles Frost Jr. was summoned over Friday’s fire, which began when teens on the property burned wood scraps in a barrel.
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Mercer farmer loses animals, equipment in fire
The family dog sounds the alarm for early morning barn fire, possibly caused by an electrical issue, on Elm Street.
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New Balance in Skowhegan, Norridgewock stand to benefit from footwear rule
The defense department announced that service members will wear shoes made by American manufacturers, like New Balance in Maine.
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Fire spreads rapidly across Albion field, home
A boy suffered minor burns trying to put out the fire on Winslow Road that is believed to have started from scrap wood being burned in a barrel.