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
April 28, 2016

Move to force military to buy U.S.-made athletic shoes passes in House committee

The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, would be a boost to New Balance, which employees 900 at three Maine factories.
Published
April 19, 2016

Quarry Road Recreation Area cited as Mid-Maine Chamber’s community service project of year

Groups involved with the development of the park say collaboration has been key and new developments are planned for this spring and summer.
Published
April 18, 2016

Jonathan Kent of Thomas College is Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star winner

Kent, vice president of enrollment at the Waterville college, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 28 award ceremony.
Published
April 18, 2016

Fire destroys Moscow garage Sunday

With brush fires reported around the state Sunday, firefighters were concerned about the fire spreading but a nearby house was unharmed, according to the Bingham Fire Chief.
Published
April 16, 2016

Aaron Mullen’s death is final chapter two decades after Oakland shooting

Mullen, who had been in a coma since he was shot by a 16-year-old in 1994, died April 9 after years of hardship, pain, and hope for his family.
Published
April 15, 2016

Journalist Ben Bradlee Jr. to talk about ‘Spotlight,’ journalism at Colby

The 1970 Colby alumnus was part of the Boston Globe team that inspired Academy Award winning film, which will be shown for free Sunday before Bradlee’s Monday visit.
Published
April 14, 2016

Jay opposes Verso Corp. request to move tax dispute to federal court

Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said that if the company’s abatement requests are moved to federal court, it will cost the town more and require town officials to travel to Delaware.
Published
April 13, 2016

Turkey shatters windshield on I-95

The bird was crossing from east to west Wednesday morning when it struck the windshield of an SUV, shattering the glass and forcing the driver to pull over, police said.
Published
April 12, 2016

SAD 13 honors districtwide principal who will retire in 2017

Julie Richard, who came out of retirement in 2012 to take over as principal in the district’s three schools, plans to retire after the 2016-2017 school year.
Published
April 12, 2016

Madison millworkers to benefit from federal program

The U.S. Department of Labor announced funding Tuesday for a federal program that provides job training and assistance for laid-off workers adversely affected by foreign competition.