Clinton vs. Trump is expected to boost voter turnout, which could tip the scales in the 2nd Congressional District rematch between Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain.
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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Somerset officials hopeful for road repair help from USDA after destructive rainfall
Representatives from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Forest Service on Friday also toured the damaged area where flash flooding washed out a network of private roads.
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Former Canaan youth pastor rejects plea deal
Lucas Savage, of Clinton, is charged with unlawful sexual contact with a minor and has not entered a plea to the charge.
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Moscow invites postal service to town’s 200th anniversary celebration
The town of Moscow hasn’t had a post office for years, but town officials recently arranged for the U.S. Postal Service to set up shop temporarily at the Town Hall to celebrate the town’s bicentennial.
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Anson, Madison school districts in discussion over superintendent jobs
The board of directors of Anson-based SAD 74 voted Wednesday night to begin advertising the superintendent position in that district but is continuing to meet with Madison-based SAD 59.
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Former Anson tax collector Viles to be sentenced in August for $500K town theft
Claudia Viles, convicted last month of embezzling more than $500,000 in excise tax money from the Anson Town Office, is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 31 in Somerset County Superior Court.
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Backyard Farms considers plan to reduce greenhouse waste
The Madison commercial greenhouse is planning to partner with the local sanitary district to divert about 90 percent of the company’s plant waste away from landfills.
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MIFF opens with documentary screening at Waterville Opera House
Friday night’s opening film, ‘Seasons,’ launched the start of the 10-day Maine International Film Festival, which will feature close to 100 independent and international films at the opera house and Railroad Square Cinema.
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Man charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation
Jeremy Erving, 25, continues to be held without bail at the Somerset County Jail and may be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta for a 30-day observation.
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Unity woman identified as victim in fatal Knox crash
Shannon Kennedy, of Unity, was killed Wednesday afternoon when her car crossed into the oncoming lane on Route 137 and collided head-on with a pickup truck, according to Maine State Police.