The cause of a fire that originated on the first floor remains unknown. There were no injuries.
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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Norridgewock elects new selectman, board members
Four members of the Board of Selectmen will return to their seats this year, along with newcomer James Lyman, a former police officer, who topped a field of 31 write-in candidates.
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Norridgewock residents approve 9 percent budget increase
A $1.95 million budget was approved at Monday’s Town Meeting, along with a land buy for a new fire station.
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Anson residents ask officials to defer decision on town office
A $1.63 million municipal budget was approved at the Town Meeting Saturday.
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Norridgewock residents asked to consider new fire station
Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting will consider expenses ranging from fire hydrant rental costs to workers’ compensation as part of $1.95 million budget.
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Winthrop author encourages Madison students to be curious writers
Writer Lynn Plourde visited Madison Elementary School on Thursday to kick off Read Across America week.
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Annual Town Meetings set for Saturday in Mercer, Embden and New Portland
The sale of Mercer’s historic Shaw Library building is among items that residents will be asked to vote on Saturday.
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Tangled shoelaces to blame in Madison accident
Two men hospitalized after delivery truck goes through stop sign at busy intersection, crashing into another truck.
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Bingham school district to build music program on donation
Bingham-based SAD13 receives donation that will double their collection of musical instruments.
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Anson town office odor problem among Town Meeting issues
Officials are asking to draw on reserve accounts to fix problems related to mold, sewer leaks and a rodent infestation at the town office.