Kate McCormick is the Franklin County reporter for the Morning Sentinel. She previously worked as a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine, Kate interned with the Washington Post's investigative team, traveling to Wichita, Kan. to report for the 2016 rollout of the Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning Fatal Force series on police shootings. At the Post, Kate also worked on metro investigations including a story on evictions in the District of Columbia that led to changes in the district's eviction policies. While in D.C., Kate had the opportunity to work with a D.C.-based Frontline team on their upcoming investigative documentary and intern with American University's Investigative Reporting Workshop. A native New Yorker, she relocated to Maine just in time for winter.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2017
Rangeley voters reject 6-month industrial projects moratorium; fight over concrete plant continues
In a 116-31 vote, residents weighed in on the fight over a controversial concrete plant proposal, but several already have filed a request that the appeals board reconsider its previous ruling in favor of the plant.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2017
Rangeley to hold special town meeting to vote on moratorium for industrial projects
The meeting was prompted by disagreements over plans for a concrete plant in the Cemetery Hill Commercial Subdivision and whether town zoning rules allow for that type of industrial business.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2017
Challenge of rural medical care focus of college program in Franklin County
Over spring break, 16 University of New England medical and nursing students spent time learning directly from medical professionals and residents of Franklin County.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2017
Wilton’s Maine Made Furniture envisions community-based growth
Tim Lovett credits a community of supporters with his move to Wilton’s former Bass Shoe Factory.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Farmington food pantry ex-treasurer sentenced to 30 days in jail, pay $291K in restitution
Mary O’Donal, 74, pleaded guilty last month to a charge of theft that carried a recommended sentence of three years in prison, with all but 30 days suspended, plus three years’ probation and restitution.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2017
State fire marshal continues to investigate cause of Madison apartment fire
Tenant in apartment where fire broke out had been smoking cigarettes.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2017
Massachusetts woman dies in snowmobile crash Saturday
It is the ninth snowmobiling death in Maine this year.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2017
Farmington arson case reveals struggles with reports of mounting harassment
Derek Castonguay says he lost everything when his truck was set on fire, an incident that was the culmination of what he describes as escalating and dangerous harassment.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
Massive fire partially destroys section of Madison apartment house
Four apartments in the seven-unit complex were gutted.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
Anson voters strike down longtime tax discounts
In a short meeting, residents approved $1.68 million municipal spending plan.
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