Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife next week will launch a two-year study of brown trout in the Kennebec River when hundreds of the fish that have been surgically implanted with microchips will be released from hatcheries into the river and tracked
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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Reward offered in Fairfield hit-and-run accident last week
The owner of a Ford Mustang that was destroyed in a hit-and-run accident is offering a reward for information that could lead to the identification of the driver.
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Madison snowmobile club to keep trails open
Influx of new members for the Abnaki Sno-Riders Snowmobile Club drives away danger that key trail area would be shuttered this winter.
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Thomas College celebrates growth, construction of two buildings at Waterville campus
Record enrollment has spurred construction of both a residence hall and academic center, both scheduled to open next fall.
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Madison’s Backyard Farms to bring back furloughed workers
Landmark tomato grower plans to have its product back in stores by January
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Audio documentary about Morning Sentinel reporter honored by international contest
“Parts of Speech,” is a seven-minute audio documentary by Emily Kwong, 23, about Morning Sentinel reporter Doug Harlow, who uses a electronic device to speak.
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15-year-old boy charged with arson in Embden fire
Dispute, eviction notice from neighbor who says he owns the house preceded fire.
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Men who climbed University of Maine at Farmington buildings plead guilty, get deal
The charges against two men, one of whom fell and one who had to be helped down by the fire department, could be dismissed if they pay restitution within one year.
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Madison man sentenced on drug, child porn charges in state, federal courts
Lester Brown, 62, of Madison, sentenced on Tuesday to federal prison for possessing child pornography, pleaded guilty and sentenced on two state drug trafficking charges on Wednesday.
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Jackman airport slated for expansion
The $68,065 grant will be used to expand the apron and hangar infrastructure, a project that will cost about $1.36 million.