Cindy Brown denies she spit on Paul Frederic, but pleaded guilty because she has a chance to clear her name after probation, her lawyer said.
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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Second Bingham bank robbed by man with hammer
The Skowhegan Savings Bank branch was robbed less than three weeks after Camden National Bank was robbed, in both cases by a man with hammer.
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Winslow police chief resigns
Chief Jeffrey Fenlason, who has been chief for four years, left abruptly to pursue other interests, according to the town manager.
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Review of Bingham wind project to resume this month
The state is considering a proposed 62-turbine project that was put on hold because of concern about threatened bat populations.
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Central Maine dairy farmers taking a wait and see approach to Oakhurst sale
Portland-based dairy said Friday its sale to a nationally owned cooperative won’t change things, including not using artificial hormones, and farmers are hoping that’s right.
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Anson whooping cough case isolated as decline after 2012 outbreak continues
Reported cases of pertussis are down more than half in Maine over past two years as vaccines, natural cycle have effect, Maine CDC reports.
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Thorndike mother allegedly burns son’s hand as punishment
Michelle Dunworth has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and domestic violence assault.
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Norridgewock to buy land for new fire station
Selectmen have signed a preliminary agreement for property on Upper Main Street that would be the site of a replacement for the current station, something the town has been saving up for for 25 years.
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Criminal justice experts offer advice to Thomas College students
Jobs as security guards, private eyes and Maine game wardens may be available, but panel’s audience wanted to hear all about the FBI, which has a hiring freeze.
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Waterville attorney suspended for professional misconduct
Matthew E. Clark, of Weeks&Hutchins, admitted that he violated state rules by mishandling a 2012 divorce case, keeping a client from being able to file an appeal.