No one was injured in the fire and the cause is being investigated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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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Campaign against domestic violence launched in memory of Augusta stabbing victim
Jillian Jones is the inspiration behind TEAL Project, started by a friend to spread the message about domestic violence and encourage people to speak out.
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Fresh turkeys may cost more, but they’re still popular in central Maine
Farmers who raise the birds locally, including Greaney’s Turkey Farm in Mercer and The Highlands in St. Albams, say people are willing to pay for extra fresh gobbler.
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Bingham health center insurance outreach effort offers hope
Residents from the surrounding area came to Jimmy’s Market in Bingham on Thursday to find out more about the Affordable Care Act, many hoping it will help them find lower-cost plans.
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Norridgewock mobile home damaged in fire
Heavy smoke damage make home uninhabitable, according to officials.
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Bingham wind project review on hold
Concern for threatened bat populations means changes to Department of Environmental Protection recommendations for wind power projects.
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Family, friends mourn death of Augusta stabbing victim Jillian Jones
Jones, 24, grew up in Bingham and was remembered as a loving, joyful person at a candlelight vigil Sunday evening.
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New Portland shop damaged in fire Sunday
A fire originating from a wood furnace caused damage at J.R. Fabrication on River Road.
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Summit Natural Gas steps in to save Norridgewock Thanksgiving dinner
Organizers of the dinner and others across central Maine say Thanksgiving preparations can be a challenge, but the payoff is worth it.
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Waterville physician surrenders license
Inland Hospital doctor Michael Durr voluntarily surrendered his license while under investigation by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.