Orlando Harry Perkins was arrested and charged with nine offenses after the early morning chase through Waterville, Fairfield and Norridgewock.
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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For Madison Paper, energy costs remain challenging despite recent savings
The company that sells electricity to the Madison mill says electricity prices last year were at a nearly 12-year low, but high demand for natural gas and harsh winters in 2014 and 2015 proved to be challenges.
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Colby woodsmen’s competition a learning experience for young lumberjacks
The school’s annual Mud Meet on Saturday showcased a variety of timber sports, which drew participants from nine schools around New England and in Canada.
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Police: Man charged with murder after uncle’s shooting in St. Albans
Jeremy Erving, 24, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his uncle, Randy Erving.
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Founder of 350.org tells Colby audience to act now on climate change
Climate change is happening faster than anticipated, with the Earth’s temperature rising annually, and we need to reduce carbon emissions now to slow global warming, Bill McKibben said.
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Moosehead group aims to defeat Somerset wind project
Members of the Moosehead Region Futures Committee, which opposes wind development in the Moosehead Lake area, said Thursday they worry that SunEdison might file for bankruptcy and they are committed to defeating the group’s plan for a 26-turbine wind farm.
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Madison residents debate funding for curbside recycling
The town’s Budget Advisory Committee on Wednesday night backed a proposal from the Board of Selectmen to eliminate the program, though some residents spoke out against the change.
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Skowhegan man arrested on sexual assault, domestic violence charges
Paul Kayne Legasse allegedly sexually assaulted a female acquaintance and punched and threatened a female family member in separate incidents.
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Verso Kentucky mill closing won’t affect Androscoggin Mill
Verso Corp. plans to close its Wickliffe, Kentucky, mill by July 1 and redistribute paper production, though a spokesman said there will be no changes in Jay, where 300 were laid off starting last fall.
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Madison proposes elimination of curbside recycling
The recent announcement that Madison Paper Industries will close will not affect the town budget significantly, but officials still are trying to recover from a $150 million loss in tax value at the mill two years ago.