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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Madison school board looks to grow
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.
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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.