The Bingham Wind Project has brought an economic boost to the area, but at least one resident is seeking the adoption of a noise ordinance to cope with construction.
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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Detroit fire cause undetermined
The fire, which killed at least one cat Monday night, destroyed a barn and an attached apartment on River Road.
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One dies in Wilton crash as slick roads cause crashes throughout central Maine
A pickup truck driver went off Temple Road, hit a tree and overturned, the most serious of dozens of crashes in Somerset, Franklin and northern Kennebec counties.
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State panel OKs Sidney charter school contract
The Maine Charter Commission approved the Snow Pond Arts Academy contract Tuesday and discussed a proposal for a Fairfield program that would offer educational services to pregnant and parenting teens.
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Madison selectmen express concern over water district project
The proposed water line replacement project would cost $3.2 million, but two Madison selectmen wondered on Thursday night how that would affect water user rates.
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Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, girlfriend of inmate who died settle suit
The suit stems from the 2014 death of Joseph Daoust, alleging corrections officers failed to provide medical care after he was pepper-sprayed and detoxing from drugs.
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Moscow to celebrate 200th anniversary
Saturday’s events are the first of a yearlong celebration that will include 10 days of events this summer.
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Anson-Madison Water District plans $3.2 million upgrade
The proposed project would replace a 4-mile stretch of water line that has been prone to breaks, but it also could mean a rate increase for users.
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Madison Paper production cutback could last months
The cutback to five days a week from seven is expected to affect workers financially, the mill’s union president said.
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Athens family homeless after mobile home fire
A woman who was home at the time the fire at 193 South Main St. in Athens was taken the hospital with burns on her hands.