Cousineau Wood Products of North Anson is looking to expand its company and create more jobs through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Development.
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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Farmington’s first Summer Solstice Celebration celebrates summer’s arrival
On Saturday the first Summer Solstice Celebration was held in Farmington, a festival that included Grady’s puppet shows, live music, contests and a Ferris wheel to celebrate the beginning of summer.
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Madison residents give initial OK to reduced $10M SAD 59 budget proposal
Madison residents gave preliminary approval to a $10.08 million school budget Thursday, which includes a $390,737 increase in what has to be raised by local taxes and takes $300,000 from the district’s reserve account.
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Former Somerset County sheriff’s deputy gets four years for unlawful sexual contact
Horace Barstow, 67, of Norridgewock, a former Somerset County sheriff’s deputy and husband of a day care owner, pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of unlawful sexual contact with children under the age of 14.
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No charges in October shooting of Starks landowner
A grand jury has decided against pressing charges in the shooting of Kerry Hebert, of Starks, at close range on his own property last October, in an incident involving a group of hunters.
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$398M wind farm project proposed off Route 16 in Somerset, Piscataquis counties
A Boston-based wind power developer wants to build a $398 million, 62-turbine wind energy facility in Somerset and Piscataquis counties towns of Bingham, Moscow, Mayfield Township, Kingsbury Plantation, Abbot and Parkman.
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Fairfield educator recognized with state award for helping at-risk kids
Troy Frost, a co-director and student advisor at the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences in Fairfield, is one of five educators in the state to receive the Commissioner’s Recognition Award from the Department of Education.
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Athens sets initial school budget at $2.14 million on Friday
Athens residents gave preliminary approval to a $2.14 million school budget Friday night, one of the final steps in establishing an independent school district.
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Madison confronts tough choices with ‘outrageously high’ budget proposal
Madison school leaders and residents agreed Thursday that the proposed budget is too high, but there was some disagreement about where cuts should be made or if any should be made at all.
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Harmony boy to get new leg after lawnmower amputation
Jaydon Talbot, the 4-year-old who lost his leg in an accident with a lawnmower last week, is still recuperating at a Bangor hospital. Meanwhile, his family and friends are coming together to help with his medical bills and transition back home.