Even before Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Conn., officials at Maranacook area schools had made plans to improve building security and emergency response procedures.
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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Most area schools remain open, Madison will close
Madison-based School Administrative District 59 dismissed students at 1 p.m. today and all after school activities will be canceled due to the weather. Tonight’s school board meeting is also canceled. Anson-based School Administrative District 74, which includes schools in Anson, Embden, New Portland, North Anson and Solon, will be closed for the day and has […]
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Fire destroys camp on Skowhegan’s Notch Road
SKOWHEGAN — A fire late Saturday night destroyed a camp at 721 Notch Road.
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Central Mainers react to Conn. school shooting
WATERVILLE — On Friday 26 people were shot by a gunman at a Connecticut elementary school. Adam Lanza, 20, forced his way into the school, and killed 20 children, the school principal, school psychologist and four teachers. He also shot his mother, at her home in Newtown, Conn., before the school rampage.
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Card-making class helps Colby, Common Street Arts make exhibits a hands-on experience
WATERVILLE — Lukas Stewart worked diligently on applying red glitter and beads to his Christmas tree card.
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Madison may do away with Town Office weddings
MADISON — The town is considering creating a policy that would prevent any couples from having marriage ceremonies in the Town Office.
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Hut system offers backwood adventurers the comforts of home
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — On a clear December day, hikers and skiers dot the snow-covered trail leading them through an evergreen forest below the Bigelow Mountains.
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Bingham official presses school board to keep Quimby Middle School open
BINGHAM — A Bingham selectman strongly urged the School Administrative District 13 Tuesday night not to close Bingham’s Quimby Middle School, but an updated survey of the district’s residents show almost half are in favor of shutting it down.
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Businessman’s aid helps Madison town toy drive meet needs
MADISON — Just a few weeks ago, town officials were turning away families seeking help from the community’s giving tree Christmas present program.
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Central Maine school districts hit nutrition goals, qualify for federal bonuses
MADISON — Area school districts are among the first in the state to meet new school nutrition standards and receive reimbursements from the federal government.