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
July 8, 2016

MIFF opens with documentary screening at Waterville Opera House

Friday night’s opening film, ‘Seasons,’ launched the start of the 10-day Maine International Film Festival, which will feature close to 100 independent and international films at the opera house and Railroad Square Cinema.
Published
July 7, 2016

Man charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation

Jeremy Erving, 25, continues to be held without bail at the Somerset County Jail and may be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta for a 30-day observation.
Published
July 7, 2016

Unity woman identified as victim in fatal Knox crash

Shannon Kennedy, of Unity, was killed Wednesday afternoon when her car crossed into the oncoming lane on Route 137 and collided head-on with a pickup truck, according to Maine State Police.
Published
July 6, 2016

Somerset commissioners seek assistance for repairs to washed-out roads

The county commissioners voted Wednesday to ask Gov. Paul LePage and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for help on behalf of private road owners faced with hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage from flash floods last week.
Published
July 6, 2016

Convicted Bingham sex offender pleads not guilty to Skowhegan, Smithfield charges

Christopher Cates, who is charged with assault, violating conditions of release and two counts of unlawful sexual contact, remains free on bail after his arraignment last week.
Published
July 4, 2016

Waterville police seek men in connection with wrench assault

A man was taken to the hospital with a head injury after witnesses said he was attacked by a group of men.
Published
July 4, 2016

Thousands turn out for parade at Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration

Many spectators said they were glad the celebration stayed in town after months of debate over moving it to another community.
Published
July 3, 2016

Somerset County road owners still waiting for word on repair costs

Many camp owners found creative ways to access their property this weekend, while officials said they still aren’t sure how repairs estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars will be paid for.
Published
July 1, 2016

Innovation key to Maine paper industry’s future, delegation says in Sappi visit

After a tour of the Skowhegan mill Friday, Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins said they are excited about a federal economic development team that will review Maine’s forest products industry.
Published
July 1, 2016

Money to fix Somerset County road washouts may be hard to come by

With hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to private roads in the unorganized territory, officials, including the Maine Emergency Management Association, said Friday options are limited despite emergency access concerns.