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.

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Published
October 3, 2016

Cause of Detroit house fire under investigation

The Monday morning fire heavily damaged a home on Basford Road although the couple who lived there and their dogs were able to get out safely, according to the Detroit fire chief.
Published
October 3, 2016

Norridgewock selectmen to discuss terms of code enforcement officer resignation

A recording of the Norridgewock Board of Selectmen’s meeting from Sept. 7 shows board members agreeing to write a positive recommendation for Frank Tracy and clearing his personnel file of “anything detrimental” after he said he would resign.
Published
September 27, 2016

Outside money flows into Maine’s 2nd District as race gets national attention

With the political parties battling for control of Congress, the race between Emily Cain and Bruce Poliquin is seen as an important toss-up.
Published
September 27, 2016

Outside spending surges in Maine’s 2nd District race

The race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain is the most expensive in Maine history and is attracting spending from the national parties and political action committees.
Published
September 25, 2016

Volunteers, vendors enjoy the sights and sounds of the Common Ground Country Fair after hours

The annual celebration of rural and organic living is staffed largely by a collection of people who volunteer their time and set up camp at the Unity fair each year.
Published
September 25, 2016

Poll: Poliquin widens gap against Cain, with 10-point lead

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s 10-point lead over Democrat Emily Cain in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District could be related to growing support for Donald Trump, among other factors.
Published
September 24, 2016

Apple aficionados spread their knowledge at Common Ground Fair in Unity

John Bunker, of Palermo, helps people identify what apples are growing in their yard at the 40th edition of the fair.
Published
September 22, 2016

Common Ground Country Fair to address local food, communities feeding themselves

The 40th annual fair, which opens Friday in Unity, “aims to put something out there for everyone,” according to Fair Director April Boucher.
Published
September 21, 2016

Fairfield Montessori students celebrate International Day of Peace

Peace is a big part of the curriculum at the Montessori school, where student enrollment is growing and a new grade level was added this year, school officials said.
Published
September 20, 2016

Winslow pit bull owners fighting request that dogs be euthanized after deadly attack

Danielle Jones and Brandon Ross have denied charges of keeping a dangerous dog after their pit bulls attacked and killed another dog, and the case will now go to trial.