A new law enacted without the governor’s signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.
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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Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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Franklin County budget committee increases spending for nonprofits
The $6.74 million total county budget, up 2.7%, will now head to county commissioners for approval.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Vandals steal about 120 whoopie pies in Skowhegan Lions Club break-in
“It’s just kind of frustrating to find out someone has just willy nilly trashed your place,” a director of the Skowhegan Lions Club said.
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Tractor-trailer catches fire at Waterville Walmart
The truck was carrying pallets of cardboard and plastic to take to a Bangor recycling facility when the fire started Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
Posted inMaine
Skowhegan woman seriously injured in Anson rollover crash
Jennifer Beaulieu was traveling east on New Portland road Thursday night when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times, police said.
Posted inFranklin, Maine
Public speaks out in support of Franklin County nonprofit funding
During a public hearing Wednesday night, several people asked the Franklin County Budget Committee to reconsider cuts to funding for nonprofit groups.
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Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.