Impending layoffs at Verso’s Androscoggin Mill in Jay a reminder of Madison Paper’s vulnerability.
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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Starks pilot uninjured after plane crashes into hemlock trees
The cause of the crash is unknown, according to pilot Steve Rackliff, and the Federal Aviation Administration will not be investigating.
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Oakland fire seriously injures occupant of mobile home
The cause of the fire on 10 Lots Road is under investigation.
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Skowhegan State Fair wraps up with Saturday pig scramble
The event, in which children compete to catch and keep a pig, drew about 350 spectators on the fair’s final day.
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Norridgewock festival beer garden taps turned off
Organizers of the Great North music festival at Last Breath Farm say the town initially approved a beer garden, but the town’s adherence to state blue laws make it impossible to operate one.
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Layoff of 300 at Jay mill hits town’s residents hard
The layoffs, part of a companywide plan to reduce production capacity, will affect friends, families and local businesses, residents say.
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Norridgewock manager: Sewer malfunction could yield fines
The board informally asked the town manager Wednesday night to draft a letter to sewer commissioners asking for a plan to get the wastewater treatment facility up to par.
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Brew Fest to highlight Madison-Anson Days
A lack of volunteers means some events of the 39th annual celebration have been canceled, but there is still lots to look forward to, organizers said.
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Anson tax collector withdraws motion to recover money
Tax collector Claudia Viles has withdrawn a motion claiming that state police wrongfully took $58,500 in cash during a search in April.
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Some escape the heat, some have to work as central Maine hits the 90s
At Madison water park, people were keeping cool, but Hallowell pizza makers and Augusta landscapers said taking a day off isn’t an option.