Four men and a juvenile male were arrested Tuesday following a robbery at a Waterville convenience store, and a second robbery of that suspect.
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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Jackman, Moose River voters face $2.1M school budget Wednesday
Residents in Jackman and Moose River will vote Wednesday on whether to approve a $2.1 million school budget, which includes a roughly 7 percent decrease in spending from current spending.
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Skowhegan conference features expert baker, ends with public bread fair Saturday
Richard Miscovich, an expert in bread production, will speak on wood-fired oven cooking techniques at the annual Kneading Conference in Skowhegan this week.
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Moscow-area wind farm plan subject of Monday public hearing
A Boston developer’s proposal to build a $398 million, 62-turbine wind farm in the Moscow area will be the subject of a public hearing on Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., in the Moscow Elementary School.
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Fairfield dog dies; owner charged with her abuse
FAIRFIELD — A 4-year-old mixed-breed dog that police say was abused by her owner died Friday afternoon at a nearby veterinary office.
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Police arrest six in Skowhegan on drug charges
Heroin and cocaine trafficking charges top the list of charges again two Skowhegan women and men from New York and Massachusetts. Police still seek a Skowhegan man, who fled during the bust.
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Fairfield dog owner charged with cruelty
Police said passersby saw James Wiggins dragging his dog, now being treated for heat exhaustion and abrasions, down Norridgewock Road and many of them called police.
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Starks planning board delays decision on Abijah Hill Road cell tower proposal
Board heard four hours of testimony from town residents opposed to the cell tower Wednesday night.
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Group volunteers its time to repair North Anson, New Portland homes
Thirty-five volunteers from a church youth group in Winchester, Va., traveled to North Anson and New Portland to help make repairs on the homes of people who can’t do it themselves.
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Starks cell tower plan opposed by neighbors
Massachusetts company wants to build 195-foot-tall tower off Abijah Hill Road, but hosts of nearby marijuana festivals and other neighbors say it will ruin the ambiance of the area.