Rachel Ohm

Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
November 1, 2016

Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy

The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
Published
October 30, 2016

Starks selectman, former Madison selectman vie for Somerset County Commissioner’s seat

Both Cyprien Johnson and Paul Frederic have served several terms as selectmen and are currently on the county budget committee.
Published
October 30, 2016

Poll: Cain and Poliquin virtually tied, again

With less than two weeks until the election, the race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain shows her up by one percentage point in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Published
October 29, 2016

Fairfield man indicted in wife’s murder

Luc Tieman was indicted Friday by a Somerset County Grand Jury on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman.
Published
October 29, 2016

Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season

Despite cold, rainy weather, hunters at Audette’s Hardware Store in Winthrop said deer hunting season — which began Saturday for Maine residents — was off to a good start.
Published
October 29, 2016

Some central Maine tipped workers fear losing tips under Question 4

A local economist said restaurant workers probably would benefit from the increase to their minimum wage, but expressed some concern about whether such a large increase will result in a loss of jobs.
Published
October 29, 2016

Pittsfield police chief dies unexpectedly

Known for his calm demeanor and ability to talk to anyone, Steve Emery had been Pittsfield’s police chief since 1994 and was planning to retire next year, according to town officials.
Published
October 28, 2016

New reports show record $12 million raised in Maine’s 2nd District race

Record spending by Bruce Poliquin, Emily Cain and outside groups supporting them indicate a highly competitive and targeted race, according to a Colby College campaign finance expert.
Published
October 26, 2016

9/11 responders bill latest spat between Cain, Poliquin

Poliquin’s campaign says the new attack ad misleads voters on an issue he voted in favor of but wouldn’t co-sponsor.
Published
October 26, 2016

In third debate, Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin said more needs to be done to close federal tax loopholes and criticized challenger Emily Cain for supporting tax increases, while she criticized him for failing to pay personal property taxes on time.