An attorney for Trista Reynolds documented extensive efforts to locate Justin DiPietro, including the use of two private detectives, in court records asking for more time to serve him in a wrongful death lawsuit.
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.
Posted inMaine
Proposed Farmington marijuana ordinance puts limits in downtown, historic district
The ordinance regulating marijuana businesses is scheduled to go before voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 25 and has been amended after public feedback last month.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Central Maine Power, opponent address NECEC project in Farmington
Spokesmen for Central Maine Power tout the benefits of the New England Clean Energy Connect project while the Natural Resources Council of Maine says it remains opposed.
Posted inNews
Unity man arrested by state police on child porn charge
Scott Tedesco, 57, is charged with one count of possession of sexually explicit materials after police seized a tablet containing dozens of images of children under the age of 12.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education
UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
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.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News
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.