SKOWHEGAN — Prosecutors and defense disagree about who killed Everett L. Cameron, but they do agree on one thing.
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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Prosecutor: Desperation, drugs motive for killing
Desperation and drugs drove Robert Nelson, 41, to kill Everett L. Cameron in Anson about three years ago, according to the prosecutor in his opening statement Monday in Somerset County Superior Court.
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Public school district budgets take cash hit for charter school tuition
WATERVILLE — The creation of a new charter school and expansion of two existing ones in central Maine have some public school officials worried about the effect on their district budgets.
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Cornville charter school settles into steady groove, hopeful for future growth
CORNVILLE — Most days start around 4:20 a.m. for Bill Crumley, principal of Cornville Regional Charter School.
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Anson murder trial begins Monday
SKOWHEGAN — The trial of a Norridgewock man charged with the fatal shooting of an Anson man about three years ago will begin Monday.
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Madison mobile home destroyed by fire Friday afternoon
MADISON — A fire originating in a back bedroom destroyed most of a mobile home at 4 Oak St. Friday night.
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Central Maine shoppers flock to big-box stores
Shoppers snag deals at stores while local retailers prepare for the season.
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Messalonskee Thanksgiving dinner means companionship and food
OAKLAND — Al Penney was among hundreds of people to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner at Messalonskee High School, but he was the only one wearing a cowboy hat.
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Central Mainers grateful for life, health, family, food
WATERVILLE — With the candy canes of Kringleville in place and the shops on Main Street selling last-minute Thanksgiving goodies, the holidays have arrived here and with them a time for residents to reflect on what they are thankful for. On an overcast afternoon the day before Thanksgiving, area residents talked about what they were thankful for amidst their preparations for the next day.
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Police seek Waterville man in St. Albans burglaries
Somerset Sheriff’s Deputy Wilfred Dodge was en route to a reported break-in at the St. Albans Town Office shortly after 11 the night of Nov. 12, when he saw an open door at Kippy’s Korner Store in adjacent Hartland.