Students at Carrabec High School in North Anson took a pledge to stop buying plastic water bottles and reduce waste at their school.
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.
Colby students honor Martin Luther King Jr. with community service
Students from Colby College volunteer at Waterville-area agencies as part of a national day of service.
Hammer-wielding man robs Camden National Bank in Bingham
Police say a heavyset man wearing a ski mask fled the U.S.Route 201 bank on foot before driving away Friday morning.
Central Maine sees early potholes with break in winter weather
Snow, ice and frigid temperatures followed by a thaw are causing potholes to bloom early, to the dismay of Waterville and Augusta area public works crews.
Norridgewock cuts off sand supplies to residents, citing potential shortage
Many towns in Maine provide sand and salt to residents in the winter as a courtesy, according to the Maine Municipal Association.
Newport man charged with gross sexual assault
Andrew Hanson is scheduled to appear in Penobscot County Court Monday.
Program aims to help youths’ transition from foster care to college
A new program at Good Will-Hinckley helps children raised in foster care, who are statistically more at risk for homelessness and lack family support.
Lost dog that survived nine days in cold finally goes home
In a reunion filled with tears and hugs, Dempsey, a one-year-old boxer lost over the Christmas holiday, and his family, are together again.
Lost dog recovered in North Anson survives cold weather, broken leg
Dempsey, a boxer who survived the cold and being hit by a car, will be reunited with his Maryland family on Friday.
Madison grower Backyard Farms resumes tomato production after whitefly infestation
The commercial tomato grower is increasing pest management after a recent shutdown that furloughed 200 workers.