The proposed $9.23 million budget was rejected in four of the district’s five communities 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.
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New Balance moves ahead with fence construction in Norridgewock
Construction started on the 8-foot fence Monday despite opposition from neighbors on Depot Street.
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SAD 74 residents to vote on $9.23 million budget
The proposed budget for the 2014-2015 school year includes elimination of two teaching positions and fewer hours for the high school principal.
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Norridgewock couple contends New Balance is bullying them over the property line
Lisa and John Ames have hired a lawyer to contest the shoe manufacturer’s plans to install a fence.
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Unity College graduates 146 students
Saturday’s commencement was highlighted by keynote speaker and documentary filmmaker Celine Cousteau.
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Old Canada Road officials aim to complete trails by September 2015
Complications in obtaining federal funding slowed the project at first, but now organizers say it’s definitely going to happen.
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Newport Dunkin’ Donuts evacuated after bomb threat
An anonymous caller made repeated threats to employees at the Ox Bow Road store, according to police.
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Norridgewock library patrons explore e-readers
The Norridgewock library is hosting this week the Maine State Library’s Technology Petting Zoo, which encourages patrons to get familiar with e-readers and tablets.
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Man admits guilt in Cambridge home invasion
Joshua Chase pleaded guilty to charges that he entered a Cambridge woman’s home through an unlocked door and stole prescription medication.
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Tractor-trailer truck flips over in Solon
A southbound truck carrying lumber from Quebec got stuck in mud along the road, causing it to tip.