The 2nd District Republican defends his votes while critics accuse him of flip-flopping.
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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St. Albans teacher accused of excessive force resigns
The St. Albans Consolidated School kindergarten teacher was accused of hurting one boy as she broke up a fight, which is still under investigation.
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Missing hiker Geraldine Largay kept journal during weeks missing in Maine woods
Largay, 66, tried to contact her husband via text message after straying from the Appalachian Trail to go to the bathroom, according to a Maine Warden Service case file. She kept a journal with messages to her loved ones for several weeks after she was reported missing.
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Bingham sex offender accused of assaulting Smithfield woman
Christopher Cates, who has a history of multiple sexual offense convictions, was arrested Wednesday.
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Madison residents approve nearly flat school budget
The superintendent said that in light of the town’s largest taxpayer shutting its doors, it was “not the year to go in and ask for a great deal.”
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Colby College fire extreme example of what Waterville police expect graduation weekend
A crowd described as aggressive and alcohol-fueled at a Sunday bonfire and a dumpster fire expected to spur arson charges highlight concerns about drinking on campus.
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Ayla Reynolds’ family plans to bring civil suit
The missing Waterville toddler’s aunt told a television show in a rare interview that Ayla’s blood was found in the family’s house because she had ‘lactose issues’ that caused her to vomit.
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Madison Paper production ends after 38 years
Production at the mill ended Saturday and there has been no change in the search for buyers, according to the mill president and CEO.
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Community effort revitalizes Bingham youth sports
Participation in the town’s youth sports programs has doubled since last year after an influx of residents volunteered to rebuild playing fields and dugouts, and coach teams.
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Winslow teen’s Apple collection lays groundwork for Fairfield museum
Alex Jason and his father, Bill, are partnering with Good Will-Hinckley to bring their Apple computer collection to a planned Maine Technology Museum.