Foul play is not suspected in the 2013 disappearance of Geraldine Largay.
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.
Ankle bracelet monitoring program called a success
Somerset County began using them to track domestic violence offenders a year ago.
Androscoggin Mill to identify laid-off workers soon
The identification process is ‘nearing the end’ but Verso Corp., which owns the Jay mill, doesn’t say when it will notify workers.
Fairfield man killed in West Forks crash
An SUV crossed into the opposite lane, hit a guardrail and boulder, then moved back across the road and rolled several times, police say.
Good Will-Hinckley campus shines a light on sustainability, expansion
Now it has the plans – and the means – to grow its charter school student population.
Anson man charged weeks after police say he jumped out of vehicle during chase
The truck was reported stolen in Millinocket and the driver bailed out when it went airborne into a field.
Generous gift to Unity College keeps on giving
Still open to the public, the 13-acre farm focuses on food production and student research.
Common Ground Fair gets underway today in Unity
The three-day celebration of agriculture and rural life is expected to draw about 60,000 people over the weekend.
Third fire in 3 weeks destroys a home in Canaan
The number of fires is unusual before wood-heating season, the fire chief says.
Ex-Anson tax collector Claudia Viles pleads not guilty to stealing town money
Bail is set at $10,000 and Viles is ordered not to enter the town office as tax collector.