The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but an expert said a mechanical malfunction might have caused the pilot to lose control.
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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Edited audio recording of air traffic control conversation before an Aerostar AEST crashed in Greenville, killing three people.
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Edited audio recording of air traffic control conversation before an Aerostar AEST crashed in Greenville, killing three people.
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Three people killed as plane crashes in field near Greenville airport
The twin-engine turbo-prop had left Pembroke Airport in Ontario, destined for Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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An incredible match: Oakland boy’s ‘sister’ recalls special bond
Parker Stevens and Emily Larsen met in the ShineOnCass program, which was founded in memory of Cassidy Charette.
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Oakland boy, 8, died when he shot himself while handling father’s gun
Parker Stevens was in a closet at his home when the gun fired and he died of a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
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Police investigating death of 8-year-old boy at a home in Oakland
Few details were available Tuesday night about a death being investigated by police from two agencies on Church Street.
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Waterville police respond to report of cat with arrow in back
The animal appeared to have a short arrow in its back but took off on Water Street before police could catch it.
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Ex-councilor reflects on turbulent term as she departs Waterville for a new job
Lauren Lessing says she was guided by the will of her constituents and that she’s not leaving because of city politics.
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Maine International Film Festival wrapping up its 10-day run
This weekend’s highlights will include the 41st Maine Student Film and Video Festival and the last day for the ‘Floresta Encantada’ virtual reality exhibit.