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
March 28, 2016

Fairfield woman charged with killing infant to appear in court today

Kayla Stewart, who will appear in Somerset County Superior Court, will also be evaluated for mental competence at the request of the state.
Published
March 28, 2016

Canaan man charged with arson allegedly didn’t like victims’ sexuality

Matthew Short, charged with arson in the September fire that killed several pets, told police he didn’t know the homeowners, but the affidavit says he didn’t like them.
Published
March 26, 2016

Maine’s forest products industry weathering paper industry woes

Some forestry sector businesses in Somerset County say their outlook is healthy, and there are even plans to grow, despite the loss of local paper mill jobs.
Published
March 24, 2016

Council rejects legislator’s bid to bind hydro assets to Madison mill

Majority Leader Jeff McCabe’s proposal failed to secure the six votes needed on the 10-member Legislative Council to win consideration by the full Legislature.
Published
March 23, 2016

Madison officials, lawmakers hopeful about prospects of more state funding

Officials from Madison met with lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage this week to discuss prospects of the town getting more education money in the wake of Madison Paper Industries’ impending closure.
Published
March 23, 2016

Locals embrace re-opening of Solon Corner Store

After eight months without a grocery store, residents of Solon are excited to see the market, now owned by Cornville resident Randy Wright, back up and running.
Published
March 22, 2016

Waterville’s Railroad Square Cinema pulls DEW Haven documentary

The filmmaker behind “Wild Home” said Tuesday that a recent article in Mother Jones magazine is stirring up controversy where there is no need for concern at the Mount Vernon animal sanctuary.
Published
March 22, 2016

Moscow residents approve $391,021 budget

Residents on Monday night opted to increase spending on snow plowing and sanding of roads and to decrease slightly the budget for the Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service.
Published
March 21, 2016

Madison to seek help from lawmakers to pay for education

Officials from the town of Madison and school district will meet with state lawmakers in Augusta Tuesday to discuss the possibility of state aid for education after the closure of Madison Paper Industries.
Published
March 21, 2016

Winslow poised to continue Fourth of July celebration

Town officials said Monday that while the town has lowered its estimate for police coverage costs, there are still concerns about finding enough officers to staff the three-day celebration.