As the Humane Society Waterville Area looks for new homes, the director and the town animal control officer say it’s an example of how pet owners can seek help if they need it.
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 inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine’s only ‘leap year town’ plans to seize the day
Smithfield, incorporated on Feb. 29, 1840, may begin regular celebrations of the distinction because it’s good for community spirit.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Report: Somerset County jail failed to follow policies in inmate death response
The Department of Corrections found that jail employees did not follow emergency medical polices in Joseph Daoust’s 2014 death, which the attorney general still is investigating.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Commercial landowners challenge local petitions seeking more say in wind projects
More than 20 communities want to opt out of fast-track wind development, but forestland companies want the state to review the petitions.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Fairfield woman allegedly ‘made sure’ infant son was dead; judge denies bail
A prosecutor says Kayla Stewart, 20, knowingly or intentionally killed her child but her attorney says she had a miscarriage.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Bail set at $500,000 for Waterville man charged with raping 73-year-old woman
The woman allegedly raped by Mark Halle said after his court appearance Wednesday that she feels safer with the higher bail.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Norridgewock again takes up clerk, treasurer change
Norridgewock is one of several central Maine communities to recently consider how town government employees are chosen.
Posted inFood, Local & State
Downtown Waterville fixture gets new look
The Last Unicorn heads into its 38th year with furniture and artwork to go with a new waiting area.
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Cornville Regional Charter School opts to appoint board members
Seeking to diversify a parent-heavy elected board, Maine’s first elementary charter school changes its bylaws.
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Community forum confront challenges of racism in Maine
Black and white people at the Waterville event discuss how communities can be inclusive and say the governor hasn’t helped.