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 15, 2016

SAD 74 residents spurn tax formula adjustment

The proposed shift in local additional funds would have meant that residents in Anson and Solon would pay slightly more and residents in Embden and New Portland slightly less.
Published
March 15, 2016

Madison mill workers, lawmakers consider uncertain future

As lawmakers met Tuesday to discuss the future of Maine’s paper industry, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King asked the U.S. Department of Commerce for an economic development team to evaluate the state’s forest products industry.
Published
March 14, 2016

Madison Paper Industries to close in May, laying off 214 mill workers

The mill’s closure, announced Monday morning by parent company UPM-Kymmene Inc., will put about 214 employees out of work as the paper business ends and its hydro power assets sold.
Published
March 11, 2016

Smithfield to consider ordinance updates, leap year celebrations

Residents will consider updates to five ordinances and whether to raise money for future leap year celebrations Saturday at Town Meeting.
Published
March 11, 2016

Skowhegan man allegedly punches police officer during arrest

Larry Don James Jr. allegedly punched the officer Thursday as he tried to arrest James after a dispute in Skowhegan, police said.
Published
March 10, 2016

Norridgewock to celebrate new Sophie May Library

The 176-year-old library building, named for children’s book author Rebecca ‘Sophie May’ Clarke, was closed for about a year during renovation, and an open house Saturday will celebrate its reopening.
Published
March 10, 2016

Starks to consider medical marijuana moratorium

The proposed ordinance is one of two the town is considering adopting in a referendum Friday; and on Saturday at the Town Meeting, residents also will consider the future of the former town office.
Published
March 9, 2016

Norridgewock sewer commission looking to review wastewater facility

The sewer commission is considering six engineering firms to come up with a plan for long-term maintenance and repairs at the Noridgewock Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Published
March 5, 2016

Anson residents debate highway, recreation funds

Each item in the town’s 44-article warrant was approved Saturday, including two new ordinances and a total municipal budget of $1.75 million.
Published
March 4, 2016

Norridgewock to consider making town clerk, treasurer appointed

Residents also will consider a $2.2 million budget and pick from 11 candidates for five selectman seats at Monday’s Town Meeting and election.