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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March 19, 2016

Canaan community reacts to allegation against youth minister

Residents on Saturday said they were shocked and saddened to learn that Lucas Savage, co-director of Youth Haven Ministry, allegedly sexually abused a young girl at his home in Clinton.
Published
March 19, 2016

Canaan residents slash $180,000 from proposed town budget

Canaan voters at Town Meeting took advantage of a state law that caps municipal property taxes to reject $180,000 in various items on the proposed budget.
Published
March 19, 2016

Maine’s displaced millworkers struggle to find their way

As four mills closed in two years, including Jay’s Androscoggin Mill, and Madison Paper set to close in May, state officials and career centers say resources are available, but former millworkers say it will never be the same.
Published
March 19, 2016

Moscow residents to consider additional funds for bicentennial

Residents will consider a $387,782 budget on Monday, including an additional $20,000 for their July bicentennial celebration.
Published
March 18, 2016

Homeless man arrested after applying for Skowhegan pub job, then allegedly pulling knife

Kenneth Ouellette, 47, asked for a beer at the Old Mill Pub but didn’t have money to pay; he was asked to leave by the owner, whom he then allegedly threatened with a knife.
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March 18, 2016

Canaan fire that killed seven pets was arson, fire marshal says

The September fire at 289 Browns Corner Road was set by a neighbor who knew of the couple who lived there and allegedly entered their home before setting it on fire, authorities said.
Published
March 18, 2016

Waterville Senior High School moves to gender-neutral graduation gowns

Members of the senior class voted Thursday to approve a change that eliminates different color gowns for girls and boys, instead everyone will wear purple.
Published
March 17, 2016

Madison superintendent quits; resignation effective June 30

Todd LeRoy said the issue is ‘leadership style’ at School Administrative District 59 and not related to the Madison Paper Industries mill closing, slated for May.
Published
March 16, 2016

Canaan residents to consider veterans memorial, plow truck

The Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, with elections to be held Monday.
Published
March 16, 2016

Tutoring program builds community at Carrabec schools

A new partnership between SAD 74’s AmeriCorps program and the Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is bringing high school, middle school and elementary students together to learn to read.