Former Inland Hospital doctor Michael Durr was under investigation for incompetent practice, according to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine’s website.
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.
Maine woman accused of spitting on selectman pleads not guilty
Cindy E. Brown, 53, is charged with assault after she allegedly spit on Starks First Selectman Paul Frederic outside a planning board meeting.
State studies brown trout decline near Shawmut Dam
A two-year study will track tagged fish.
Bingham brothers in medical school recognized for research, volunteering
Brandon and Tyler Giberson were recently recognized by the American Heart Association for their volunteer work and research on cardiac arrest at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Both brothers say they plan to return to central Maine one day to practice medicine.
Fight for habitat, food cited in Kennebec fishing decline
State officials hope a new study will help restore the brown trout fishery on the Kennebec River.
Fairfield hit-and-run victim offers reward to catch truck driver
‘If we find the guy, I hope he can get convicted,’ says Joseph Jenness.
Reporter’s voice loss focus of documentary
The audio work about a Morning Sentinel veteran will be recognized at an international festival.
Maine’s Backyard Farms calling back at least 60 workers
The farm, which produces more than 27 million pounds of tomatoes a year, shut down in July because of a whitefly infestation.
Madison man, 62, sentenced for drugs as well as child porn
Already facing more than five years in prison, Lester Brown gets another two years on two trafficking charges.
Maine snowmobile club needs help to maintain trails
The Abnaki Sno-Riders, and other clubs, say fewer people are riding sleds and fewer are volunteering.