As Maine continues to confront the problems that come with an aging population, the difficulty of finding eligible workers has been compounded in some areas by a low unemployment rate, an expert said.
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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Waterville council overrides mayor’s budget veto
Mayor Nick Isgro said state revenue sharing funds have gone to ‘tens of millions in welfare for noncitizens.’
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Itali-ah, You Know Whose Pub to offer outdoor dining in Waterville
The Waterville City Council approved outdoor seating permits for the two establishments Tuesday night.
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Waterville finance director leaving for California job
Heather Rowden, who has been the city’s finance director since 2017, is leaving for what the city manager said is a better-paying job.
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Waterville councilor says mayor wants to close pool
Nick Isgro said he doesn’t want to close the pool, but some city officials say turning down a $560,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation could jeopardize its future.
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Augusta, Farmington immigration rallies draw hundreds
Central Maine residents say they oppose the zero-tolerance immigration policies that have separated children from their parents at the southern U.S. border.
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Boy injured in zip line accident remains in hospital
The Office of State Fire Marshal, which is investigating the accident, does not require permits or regular inspections for zip lines at summer camps.
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Smoking while on oxygen cause of Oakland fire
A tenant smoking on oxygen and improper disposal of smoking materials was the cause of a fire that displaced about eight people in Oakland Wednesday.
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Rallies against Trump immigration policy planned for central Maine
A pair of events in Augusta and Farmington are part of a nationwide effort this weekend to protest Trump immigration policies and show support for immigrants.
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Farmington selectmen give OK to pursue more CMP benefits
The town is set to receive $458,000 in new property tax revenue from the New England Clean Energy Connect project, but Sen. Tom Saviello said Franklin County deserves more.