Matthew Lougee, 32, failed to negotiate a turn due to speed and icy conditions, police say.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Boy, 8, killed in Standish crash; 3 others, including his parents, hospitalized
The three-vehicle crash took place Saturday morning on Route 35 near the Windham town line.
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Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
A Harpswell family thought they’d lost their cat in a fire, but then came a ‘Christmas miracle’
The Cressey family was reunited with Simba on Thursday after he showed up at nearby house early Christmas morning.
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Republican groups pressing Sen. Collins as impeachment trial nears
A new ad released by the Republicans for the Rule of Law urges voters to call her ‘and tell her these witnesses must testify.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education, Times Record
Chuck Peddle, Maine native called ‘father of the personal computer,’ dies at age 82
Peddle, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from the University of Maine, is credited with inventing the low-cost microprocessor used in early personal computers, such as the Commodore 64 and Apple II.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins will seek 5th term, setting stage for fierce, costly 2020 race
The Republican announced her re-election bid in a letter to supporters, ending months of speculation about a race that already has attracted record early contributions as both parties brace for a highly partisan battle.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk-area school board apologizes to former teacher for mishandling racial incidents
Rosa Slack accepts the apology Tuesday and says it is a ‘clear and public marker’ of the board’s commitment to ensure students and staff of color have a safe learning environment.
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Will she run? Sen. Collins set to announce 2020 plans
Maine’s senior senator, who has raised more than $8 million for a re-election campaign, is expected to announce whether she will run.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Gorham school employee fighting claim she can’t serve on Town Council
The state teachers’ union sues on behalf of an elementary school ed tech whose job has been cited as a conflict of interest that bars her from taking the seat she won in the November election.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaping among Maine high school students nearly doubled in just 2 years, survey shows
The increase prompted Gov. Janet Mills to call for more education and the elimination of a provision in state law that allows some people under 21 to buy tobacco.