Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
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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Farmington to revise proposed marijuana ordinance after feedback
The selectmen hear a concern from the Farmington Downtown Association, prompting them to consider restricting further the possibility of marijuana businesses operating downtown.
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Driver injured in Winslow crash with UPS truck
The driver of a Chevrolet Impala was taken to a local hospital Monday afternoon after colliding with a UPS truck on China Road, police said.
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CMP plans to negotiate benefits with stakeholders
The company will meet Tuesday with stakeholders about securing more benefits for the state of Maine in exchange for a 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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Farmington selectmen approve $6.1 million budget
The budget now will head to voters at Town Meeting, scheduled for March 25.
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10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat
Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
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Waterville plastic bag issue still pending before Maine Supreme Court
The two sides involved in a dispute over a controversial plastic bag referendum have filed arguments with the court, but a decision could be weeks away.
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In ‘freak’ accident, snow falling from bridge damages Waterville man’s car on I-95
The city of Waterville denied an insurance claim the car driver made based on his contention a city plow truck caused the damage.
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Farmington selectmen hear opposition to New England Clean Energy Connect project
Several area residents spoke against CMP’s NECEC project Tuesday, though selectmen said they have no intention now of rescinding their support for it.
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Rep. Hickman tells Farmington group to take action, go vote in honor of Dr. King
The Winthrop lawmaker spoke about his personal experience and family roots at the Old South First Congregational Church Monday.