The shortage occurred over five years, he says at the trial of a town finance official charged with theft of excise tax 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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‘Free range’ Anson tax collector stole about $100,000 a year for 6 years, prosecutor says
Claudia Viles is being tried this week in Somerset County Superior Court, charged with 13 counts related to money missing from the town office.
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Police arrest Newport man they found hiding in bed’s box spring
Zachary McFarlin was wanted on four warrants citing seven charges, and police said they’d been looking for him for ‘a couple of months’ before his arrest Wednesday morning.
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Cause of fire at summer camp in Oakland undetermined
A boat storage building, as well as kayaks, canoes and other equipment, were destroyed in the blaze at Camp Manitou, a summer camp for boys on East Pond.
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Speed bump raises some hackles in Norridgewock
The board of selectmen will discuss a proposal to remove a bump that some love, others hate.
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Former Anson tax collector going on trial
Claudia Viles is charged with stealing more than $438,000 from the Somerset County town.
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Madison spending plan eliminates recycling
The closure of the paper mill that was the largest taxpayer forces the town to keep trimming items.
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Dog that killed boy in Corinna had attacked previous owner’s dog, report says
The pit bull, which had been under Gary Merchant’s care for about two months, bit Hunter Bragg, 7, in the throat, according to Corinna’s animal control officer.
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Madison’s financial outlook stable despite mill closing, report says
Good municipal management is credited as the town gets a high credit rating.
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Dog in fatal Corinna attack belonged to homeowner’s daughter
Town Animal Control Officer Charles Gould says he had never dealt with the pit bull before the attack.