A brush fire that started near a Winslow playground Saturday afternoon is being investigated by the Maine Forest Service, fire officials said Saturday.
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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Schools graded amid criticism of method
The releasing of letter grades judging schools’ performances could be an opportunity for conversation, but it may not be representative of the whole school, according to local administrators.
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Police: Bullying not factor in teen’s suicide
An investigation into the suicide of Kitty McGuire, 13, of Troy, has found that bullying was not a factor in her suicide, but her family continues to believe that it played a part.
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Sunshine, warm temperatures at last
Temperatures on Tuesday are expected to reach 70 degrees for the first time in nearly seven months, according to meteorologists.
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Starks officials complete shooting investigation; case goes to grand jury
An investigation into the shooting of a Starks man on his own property is complete, but a grand jury will determine whether there will be charges.
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Multimedia artist to speak at UMF graduation
A multimedia artist best known for his beloved photos of Weimaraner dogs will be the commencement speaker at the University of Maine at Farmington this spring.
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Comedian Juston McKinney plans Waterville show
Former sheriff’s deputy and comedian Juston McKinney will perform at the Waterville Opera House Saturday.
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Alcohol, cellphone use could be factors in two-vehicle accident on Cornville
Police are investigating whether alcohol and cellphone use by Marc Swain, 18, of Norridgewock, were factors in the accident when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a pickup truck driven by William Chappo, 64, of Cornville.
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Report fails to support Norridgewock discrimination complaint
Maine Human Rights Commission in a report this week said that allegations of age discrimination in the case of a former Norridgewock town clerk are unfounded.
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Norridgewock man faces new accusations of child molestation
The man charged with molesting three children at the former ABC 123 day care in Norridgewock is facing addition accusations of unlawful sexual contact with two more girls.