Police are still silent on the circumstances surrounding Amber Cobb’s drowning in the Kennebec River last Tuesday.
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.
Police investigate drowning of Fairfield woman in Kennebec River
Maine State Police seek to discover where and how Amber Cobb, 31, entered the river.
Maine town moves memorial long tended by soldier’s family
East Madison saves a memorial that means much to one proud family from falling into a stream.
Skowhegan handbell ringers to perform at Carnegie Hall
Eight members of the Over the River Ringers will play in a benefit concert.
Waldoboro couple recovering from Sidney motorcycle crash
Michael Tracy, 59, sustained life-threatening injuries after suffering a medical event while riding with his wife, Cynthia Tracy, police say.
Two people injured, one seriously, in motorcycle accident in Sidney
The driver suffered a medical event that triggered the crash, Maine State Police say.
Robert Redford to Colby grads: Keep hope alive, collaborate
The Academy Award-winning actor and director says that working together can change the world.
Waterville father-son team to be featured on NBC show
Jonathan Alexis and his son, also Jonathan Alexis, are competing in the seventh season of ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ which premieres at 8 p.m. Monday.
Maine students help restore Skowhegan conservation trail
Marti Stevens Learning Center teens are learning in an ‘outdoor classroom.’
Athens Community School puts teachers in principal’s role
During a one-year pilot program, Athens Community School teachers will share administrative duties.