While the farmer looks for answers, the hatchery, USPS and PETA say even with restrictions for shipping live animals, chick deaths aren’t unusual.
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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Moscow man fled accident with homemade knife
Michael Corcoran was arrested on three charges and sentenced to 48 hours in jail.
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Anson to form committee to determine Town Office’s fate
Potential consolidation and remodeling in SAD 74 could affect the decision, according to selectmen.
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Single-vehicle crash in The Forks sends man to hospital
The cause of a crash involving Daniel Donahue, of Pleasant Ridge Plantation, remains under investigation, according to police.
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Madison police investigating car break-ins, thefts
The break-ins occurred Sunday morning on four different streets in Madison, all of the vehicles were unlocked, police said.
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Starks OKs improvements to community center, road repairs
A $522,452 municipal budget was approved at Saturday’s Town Meeting, with a six percent decrease in the amount of money to be raised from taxes.
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Somerset County school districts concerned about virtual charter school
The approval of a new virtual charter school means school districts in Skowhegan, Madison and North Anson are budgeting additional money.
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Starks residents to consider road repairs, community center work
The Board of Selectmen is recommending a $475,000 municipal budget at Saturday’s Town Meeting.
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Fire damages Athens home
The cause of a fire that originated on the first floor remains unknown. There were no injuries.
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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.