The former Kennebec Mill’s new owner is renovating it, with plans for businesses, renting space and more.
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.
Moscow looks over package of benefits from First Wind
The Boston developer says it is ‘looking seriously at developing a project in the Bingham area.’
Police find missing 15-year-old Skowhegan girl during traffic stop
SKOWHEGAN — The 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from her mother’s home in Skowhegan nearly two weeks ago has been found.
Madison couple dreams of veterans’ shelter on Main Street
“We feel the need is there. We want veterans to be self-sufficient and know they are worthy.”
Artwork inspired by local farms could be called truly organic
Those involved in a project that paired artists and farmers would like to see others do the same.
Starks shooting victim to undergo more surgery
Police continue to investigate the incident involving Kerry Hebert, shot near his home after an altercation with a hunting party.
Police: Starks shooting investigation could take weeks
Forensic evidence going to crime lab in Augusta. Family says Kerry Hebert, 56, was shot once near his home when he confronted two men and asked them not to hunt on his property. He’s in stable condition this morning, police say.
Man shot in Starks in ‘hunting-related incident’
Kerry Hebert was flown to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after he was shot late Wednesday afternoon.
Parents appeal verdict in Maine lead poisoning case
A case in which lead paint contamination allegedly made the parents’ young son ill is being appealed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Police arrest couple in Newport and Pittsfield pharmacy robberies
NEWPORT — Police have arrested two people they say are responsible for two robberies at a Rite Aid pharmacy here and an attempted robbery at a Rite Aid in Pittsfield.