Blaze in mill began in electrical cable and caused minimal damage, but reignited about an hour after it was first put out.
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 photographer uses social media to sell Chicks in Hats
Julie Persons and her daughter Ruby have turned Chicks in Hats and Gerbils in Hats from a farm hobby to a small business with sales nationwide.
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Brighton Plantation to host meeting on wind farm project
A group of local activists will meet Saturday to discuss changes to the First Wind application in Bingham.
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Mount Vernon couple among many with questions about new health coverage
Some central Maine residents say they are worried about getting coverage on time following earlier glitches in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act.
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Police investigating snowmobile accident on Madison public road
Driver was operating illegally on John Street and had been drinking, according to Madison Police Department.
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Police: teens detonated acid bombs in crowded Waterville parking lots
There were no injuries in the small explosions that took place around 5 p.m. Monday at Waterville Commons plaza.
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Waterville Window Company layoffs could be short-term
The Winslow window manufacturer said Monday that despite recent layoffs a spring expansion is planned that could bring jobs back.
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Waterville group offers support for those grieving at the holidays
Hospice Volunteers of the Waterville Area reach out to those who have lost a loved one and are trying to cope.
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Norridgewock man accused of threatening stranger, leaving gun in Athens store
Kerry Stevens made his first court appearance on Friday after allegedly making threats and showing a gun at the Athens Corner Store.
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Skowhegan town manager announces resignation
John Doucette Jr. will seek an early retirement in February.