Police are investigating an alleged threat to a student at Warsaw Middle School on Thursday that sent SAD 53 schools into a lockdown.
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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Empire Beauty School in Waterville closing
The location will shut down June 30, along with five others nationwide as enrollments decline.
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Loose llama charges man in central Maine but makes nice before going home
Even though Gilbert the llama spit at him – twice – the Madison man takes care of him until his owner is found.
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Siblings say Fairfield woman generous, loved
Police are still silent on the circumstances surrounding Amber Cobb’s drowning in the Kennebec River last Tuesday.
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Police investigate drowning of Fairfield woman in Kennebec River
Maine State Police seek to discover where and how Amber Cobb, 31, entered the river.
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Maine town moves memorial long tended by soldier’s family
East Madison saves a memorial that means much to one proud family from falling into a stream.
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Skowhegan handbell ringers to perform at Carnegie Hall
Eight members of the Over the River Ringers will play in a benefit concert.
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Waldoboro couple recovering from Sidney motorcycle crash
Michael Tracy, 59, sustained life-threatening injuries after suffering a medical event while riding with his wife, Cynthia Tracy, police say.
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Two people injured, one seriously, in motorcycle accident in Sidney
The driver suffered a medical event that triggered the crash, Maine State Police say.
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Robert Redford to Colby grads: Keep hope alive, collaborate
The Academy Award-winning actor and director says that working together can change the world.