More than 250 pages of public records shed light on the tumultuous weeks leading to the decision to drop the name.
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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Fire torches barns on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield
Firefighters from eight departments responded to the scene of the sprawling fire at a farm near Fairfield Center.
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Public weighs in on proposed CMP power line project in Farmington
Members of the public voiced concerns to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the impact of CMP’s proposed power line on the scenery and wildlife of western Maine.
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New Vineyard mill makes eggs for Easter Egg Roll at White House
This is the second year in a row that Maine Wood Concepts is producing them.
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Farmington residents vote to oppose CMP power line, despite pitch by Mills
Voters hear from Gov. Janet Mills, whose hometown is Farmington, on why she supports the controversial project.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Anson wedding was a little sappy, but that’s the way they wanted it
Maple syrup making is a long-standing tradition for Greta Tillson’s family, so it was only natural to get married at a sugarhouse on Maine Maple Sunday.
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Couple leaves $2,000 tip at Waterville restaurant
Surprised staff at the Silver Street Tavern will split it 14 ways.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bingham school closure among latest in Maine as student numbers drop
An aging population leads declining enrollments and forces districts to make decisions about the best way to balance budgets.
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Unity residents OK ordinance prohibiting mass balloon releases
The new rule approved at Town Meeting bans the release of 10 or more balloons within a 24-hour period.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans
Some in the party defend Nick Isgro, while others say he has gone too far in claiming in a tweet that immigrants spread infectious diseases.