WATERVILLE — Several local police departments are participating in a statewide program to combat drunken driving that takes place every year, but now is running for an extended period and offering more grant money.
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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Skowhegan artist finds pottery business slow to take shape
SKOWHEGAN — Yvonne Bollenbacher sat in her half-empty pottery studio Monday morning as her boyfriend, Joey, packed pieces of art and ceramic.
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Somerset County OK’s community-guided planning, zoning for in northern areas
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County Economic Development Corp. is asking the state for help with community-guided planning and zoning in northern areas of the county.
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Nelson guilty in Anson murder
Robert Nelson, the man charged with the murder of Everett L. Cameron in Anson three years ago, was found guilty this morning in Somerset County Superior Court.
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Region’s school superintendents discuss responses to Sandy Hook school shooting
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.
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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.