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
May 28, 2016

Norridgewock couple to open public trail system

The Wilder Hill Trails, scheduled to open next weekend, will be free and open to the public for walking, running and bicycling as well as nonmotorized winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Published
May 27, 2016

Convicted Anson murderer Robert Nelson asks court to set him free

Nelson, in a fourth try at freedom, told a federal court there was insufficient evidence to convict him in his 2012 trial for the 2009 murder of Everett L. Cameron.
Published
May 26, 2016

Poliquin defends voting record on LGBT measure amid political blitz

After voting against a proposed measure to prevent LGBT discrimination, 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin voted for the amendment Wednesday, drawing accusations of “flip-flopping” from Democrats and his election opponent, Emily Cain.
Published
May 26, 2016

Poliquin changes position again, supports Obama order on LGBT discrimination

The 2nd District Republican defends his votes while critics accuse him of flip-flopping.
Published
May 25, 2016

St. Albans teacher accused of excessive force resigns

The St. Albans Consolidated School kindergarten teacher was accused of hurting one boy as she broke up a fight, which is still under investigation.
Published
May 25, 2016

Missing hiker Geraldine Largay kept journal during weeks missing in Maine woods

Largay, 66, tried to contact her husband via text message after straying from the Appalachian Trail to go to the bathroom, according to a Maine Warden Service case file. She kept a journal with messages to her loved ones for several weeks after she was reported missing.
Published
May 25, 2016

Bingham sex offender accused of assaulting Smithfield woman

Christopher Cates, who has a history of multiple sexual offense convictions, was arrested Wednesday.
Published
May 24, 2016

Madison residents approve nearly flat school budget

The superintendent said that in light of the town’s largest taxpayer shutting its doors, it was “not the year to go in and ask for a great deal.”
Published
May 24, 2016

Colby College fire extreme example of what Waterville police expect graduation weekend

A crowd described as aggressive and alcohol-fueled at a Sunday bonfire and a dumpster fire expected to spur arson charges highlight concerns about drinking on campus.
Published
May 23, 2016

Ayla Reynolds’ family plans to bring civil suit

The missing Waterville toddler’s aunt told a television show in a rare interview that Ayla’s blood was found in the family’s house because she had ‘lactose issues’ that caused her to vomit.