About 60 people show up at a rally in Skowhegan that is timed to coincide with Columbus Day.
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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Maine hayride victim remembered at field hockey game, vigil
Hundreds of Messalonskee students and supporters turn out for a fundraiser Monday night in Augusta.
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Maine community comes together in grief as ‘Messalonskee Strong’
People in Oakland-based RSU 18 show their support for the families of Saturday’s hayride victims through social media and fundraising.
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Canaan celebrates long-awaited library
The new library has plumbing and plenty of room, unlike its predecessor of 63 years.
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Mainers warned about pitches for needless water line insurance
A Connecticut company offering ‘optional coverages’ has been cited in three states for deceptive advertising.
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Wanderers Database built to help find the missing
Maine safety agencies can get quick information about kids and adults who are likely to wander.
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Woman dies in jump from bridge in Waterville
The woman, whose name is not being released, was dead at the scene, says Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey.
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Bedroom candle blamed for Sidney day care fire
The licensed home day care was destroyed in the fire but there were no injuries.
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Four children safely evacuated in Sidney daycare fire
Flames are shooting from the rear of the building when firefighters arrive.
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St. Albans man dies in speed-related crash
After his car struck a telephone pole on St. Albans Road, Earl Hanson he was ejected and died at the scene, police said.