Gas company says the project is still on track to lower heating costs for the Kennebec Valley over the course of the next few months.
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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Pan Am Railways stops service past Madison paper mill
Mill’s decision to stop shipping via rail prompts Pan Am to say it’s no longer economical for the railroad to operate north to Anson.
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KVCC hopes to bring classes to rural parts of Somerset County
The college is working with a local economic development group to offer college classes at three high schools beginning in the spring.
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Madison residents approve updated tax agreement with Backyard Farms
A set of proposed amendments that will help the town work on community development projects passed at a special town meeting Monday night.
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Madison residents asked to consider revisions to tax agreement with Backyard Farms
Voters will be asked to approve amendments to the 2006 TIF agreement at a special town meeting Monday night.
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Wintry weather causes accidents in Augusta-Waterville area Sunday
Light snowfall throughout the day Sunday contributed to a number of accidents. Rain is expected later in the week.
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Anson home destroyed in fire Saturday afternoon
An accidental kitchen fire that spread through the rest of the house was the cause of the fire, according to Anson Fire Chief Jeremy Manzer.
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Local business owners attract shoppers with Small Business Saturday sales
Stores in downtown Skowhegan said business was off to a good start on Saturday, which in recent years has been promoted as a day for patronizing local stores.
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Summit Natural Gas pipeline construction in Norridgewock temporarily stops
Spokesman for Summit Natural Gas says he cannot comment on why area sub-contractor has left the construction site.
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In Waterville area, Christmas shopping season off to a busy start
Black Friday shoppers in the Waterville area looked for early sales but said they are happy Maine’s blue laws prevent stores from opening on Thanksgiving Day.