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 12, 2016

Verso asks to move dispute with town of Jay to federal court

The town has until Wednesday to file a motion countering the one the company filed in March asking that three outstanding abatement requests totaling $11.4 million be resolved.
Published
April 11, 2016

St. Albans man allegedly shot uncle following afternoon of drinking

Jeremy Erving allegedly told his girlfriend and her father that he shot Randy Erving in the head, but he didn’t remember why, according to an affidavit filed by Maine State Police.
Published
April 10, 2016

Energy costs seen as nail in Madison mill’s coffin

The arrivals of natural gas, lower prices and a mild winter were all too little, too late, observers say.
Published
April 9, 2016

Skowhegan man arrested after vehicle chase through three communities

Orlando Harry Perkins was arrested and charged with nine offenses after the early morning chase through Waterville, Fairfield and Norridgewock.
Published
April 9, 2016

For Madison Paper, energy costs remain challenging despite recent savings

The company that sells electricity to the Madison mill says electricity prices last year were at a nearly 12-year low, but high demand for natural gas and harsh winters in 2014 and 2015 proved to be challenges.
Published
April 9, 2016

Colby woodsmen’s competition a learning experience for young lumberjacks

The school’s annual Mud Meet on Saturday showcased a variety of timber sports, which drew participants from nine schools around New England and in Canada.
Published
April 8, 2016

Police: Man charged with murder after uncle’s shooting in St. Albans

Jeremy Erving, 24, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his uncle, Randy Erving.
Published
April 7, 2016

Founder of 350.org tells Colby audience to act now on climate change

Climate change is happening faster than anticipated, with the Earth’s temperature rising annually, and we need to reduce carbon emissions now to slow global warming, Bill McKibben said.
Published
April 7, 2016

Moosehead group aims to defeat Somerset wind project

Members of the Moosehead Region Futures Committee, which opposes wind development in the Moosehead Lake area, said Thursday they worry that SunEdison might file for bankruptcy and they are committed to defeating the group’s plan for a 26-turbine wind farm.
Published
April 6, 2016

Madison residents debate funding for curbside recycling

The town’s Budget Advisory Committee on Wednesday night backed a proposal from the Board of Selectmen to eliminate the program, though some residents spoke out against the change.