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
August 22, 2016

Madison Paper closure complicates setting of town tax rate

The board of assessors Monday delayed setting the tax rate after the town manager and tax assessor said they need more time to review valuation numbers, specifically for large accounts like Madison Paper.
Published
August 22, 2016

Jackman man dies of injuries from Saturday moose crash

John Coyle, 31, died Monday after he hit a moose on U.S. Route 201, and experts warn drivers to be cautious in northern Maine in the early fall, when moose are more apt to be moving about.
Published
August 21, 2016

Wabanaki gather in Madison to remember ancestors killed in 1724 massacre

For about the last two decades, members of the Wabanaki have gathered at The Pines in Madison to remember the massacre of their Abenaki ancestors in an Aug.22, 1724, massacre by the British.
Published
August 21, 2016

Jackman man suffers severe head trauma in moose accident

John Coyle was driving north on U.S. Route 201 in Johnson Mountain Township Saturday night when the moose landed on the hood of his vehicle, causing the roof and windshield to cave in, police said.
Published
August 20, 2016

198th Skowhegan State Fair draws to a close

Some workers said at the conclusion of the fair that ticket and food sales were slow, but fairgoers still gave positive reviews of the food, rides and events.
Published
August 19, 2016

Anson revenues increase following Viles’ departure, leading to big tax rate drop

Town tax bills are down about 5 percent following the departure of former Tax Collector Claudia Viles, who was convicted of stealing more than $500,000 in excise tax money from the municipal coffers.
Published
August 19, 2016

McCabe calls on LePage to work with federal economic team, but team isn’t concerned

Maine’s House Majority leader Friday said the effort to solve the ‘critical issue’ facing Maine needs the state government’s involvement, but federal officials and state industry leaders say they’re optimistic the state will help when needed.
Published
August 18, 2016

Maine forest products adviser not planning to work with federal team

Rosaire Pelletier, Gov. Paul LePage’s industry liaison, said instead of meeting with a federal team tasked with creating an economic development plan for the state’s forest products industry, he will wait and see what they come up with.
Published
August 17, 2016

Federal team starts tour of Maine forest products industry

Federal, state and local officials gathered Wednesday called collaboration critical, but Gov. Paul LePage has said he won’t work with the team until the Department of Commerce reconsiders tariffs on Canadian paper imports.
Published
August 15, 2016

Founder of Anson bluegrass competition back after 23 years

Bill Owens, who ran the New Vineyard Mountain Bluegrass Festival from 1988 to 1993, is back with one that features competition for money, and says he’s undaunted by challenges that forced a Norridgewock music festival to relocate.