The Municipal Review Committee communities have until June 30 to sign on to a proposal that it is pitching as the solution for solid waste disposal once contracts with PERC end in 2018.
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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Foods, stories from different cultures abound at MCI food festival
The International Food Festival at Maine Central Institute Sunday showcased foods prepared by students from eleven different countries.
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Skowhegan students complete greenhouse, add to project-based curriculum
The new grant-funded greenhouse at the Marti Stevens Learning Center is already in use as the newest part of the school’s project-based learning program.
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Maine Civil Air Patrol completes evaluations at Waterville airport
More then 40 members of the all-volunteer organization, a U.S. Air Force auxiliary group, completed exercises and evaluations this week at Robert LaFleur Airport in Waterville.
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SAD 74 voters give first approval to 2016-2017 budget
The proposed $9.9 million budget includes administrative changes at Carrabec High School and unanticipated health insurance costs related to the closure of Madison Paper Industries, according to the district superintendent.
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Maine Legislature overrides jail funding veto, drawing applause from sheriffs
The House and Senate Friday passed LD 1614, which will provide an additional $2.4 million to county jails each year over the next two years.
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Greenwood couple charged with using fake money at Skowhegan, Mexico Wal-Marts
Police say Stefan McIntyre, 26, and Chani Greiner, 31, were charged with forgery after they allegedly bought items with a mix of real and counterfeit money, then returned them for cash.
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Move to force military to buy U.S.-made athletic shoes passes in House committee
The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, would be a boost to New Balance, which employees 900 at three Maine factories.
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Quarry Road Recreation Area cited as Mid-Maine Chamber’s community service project of year
Groups involved with the development of the park say collaboration has been key and new developments are planned for this spring and summer.
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Jonathan Kent of Thomas College is Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star winner
Kent, vice president of enrollment at the Waterville college, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 28 award ceremony.