A Belgrade farm uses no tractors or machinery, just horses and oxen, students of a charter school learn.
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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Troy stabbing victim recently gained custody of son
Friends and family remember Steven Hodgdon, whose teenage son is a suspect in his murder.
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Hearing set for Monday on policing changes in Madison
Residents can voice views about consolidating their police department with the county sheriff’s office.
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Fire destroys auto repair business in Belgrade
One of the owners had just left during a slow afternoon when the fire started.
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Paintings show artistic side of Maine’s Assistant Attorney General Alsop
He pursues a career in the law but also nurtures a love of painting that began in boyhood.
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New Sharon couple arrested again on drug charges
They face charges of trafficking and child endangerment after a meth lab raid at their home.
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Madison plan would dissolve police department in wake of mill’s devaluation
The town would contract with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department and save about $130,000 annually.
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Vet group’s leader says he’ll stay despite arrest
He was arrested earlier this week amid allegations he oversaw illegal gambling at the VFW.
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Madison VFW commander accused of making payouts for video poker
Police say Louis Padula, of Anson, made ‘thousands of dollars’ in illegal payouts, tampered with a witness and falsified evidence.
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Redford to speak at Colby graduation
The filmmaker is lauded by the Maine film community for supporting independent movies.