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 4, 2016

St. Albans man charged with uncle’s murder pleads not guilty

Jeremy Erving, who is charged in connection with the shooting death of his uncle, Randy Erving, continues to be held without bail in Somerset County Jail.
Published
May 3, 2016

Oakland residents approve $4.49 million budget

Some residents said they hope the town will give more to community service projects in the future, but overall there was little discussion on the proposed 2016-2017 budget.
Published
May 3, 2016

Madison Paper to end production week of May 23

Workers will remain at the mill until mid-June while the company continues to look for prospective buyers for the mill and its hydropower assets.
Published
May 2, 2016

MRC extends deadline to sign on with proposed Hampden biofuel plant

The Municipal Review Committee communities have until June 30 to sign on to a proposal that it is pitching as the solution for solid waste disposal once contracts with PERC end in 2018.
Published
May 1, 2016

Foods, stories from different cultures abound at MCI food festival

The International Food Festival at Maine Central Institute Sunday showcased foods prepared by students from eleven different countries.
Published
May 1, 2016

Skowhegan students complete greenhouse, add to project-based curriculum

The new grant-funded greenhouse at the Marti Stevens Learning Center is already in use as the newest part of the school’s project-based learning program.
Published
April 30, 2016

Maine Civil Air Patrol completes evaluations at Waterville airport

More then 40 members of the all-volunteer organization, a U.S. Air Force auxiliary group, completed exercises and evaluations this week at Robert LaFleur Airport in Waterville.
Published
April 29, 2016

SAD 74 voters give first approval to 2016-2017 budget

The proposed $9.9 million budget includes administrative changes at Carrabec High School and unanticipated health insurance costs related to the closure of Madison Paper Industries, according to the district superintendent.
Published
April 29, 2016

Maine Legislature overrides jail funding veto, drawing applause from sheriffs

The House and Senate Friday passed LD 1614, which will provide an additional $2.4 million to county jails each year over the next two years.
Published
April 28, 2016

Greenwood couple charged with using fake money at Skowhegan, Mexico Wal-Marts

Police say Stefan McIntyre, 26, and Chani Greiner, 31, were charged with forgery after they allegedly bought items with a mix of real and counterfeit money, then returned them for cash.