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
January 6, 2016

Norridgewock sewer commissioners say they understand finances better

The town auditor reiterated his November message on Wednesday, saying that the sewer department is in debt and that a rate increase is needed to settle its debt to the town.
Published
January 6, 2016

Fire damage closes Jimmy’s Market in Bingham

A spark from a cutting torch ignited foam insulation, leading to a quick spreading fire Wednesday morning, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
Published
January 5, 2016

After 30 years, Norridgewock Fire Department has new station

Chief Dave Jones said the move is a much-needed upgrade and might spur more people to volunteer to be firefighters.
Published
January 4, 2016

Norridgewock Sewer Department found in violation of DEP rules

Sewer commissioners met Monday night to address a problem with water clarity and to prepare for a Wednesday meeting with the Board of Selectmen and the town auditor.
Published
January 4, 2016

Four arrested in Somerset County drug probes

Men from Madison and Norridgewock were arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges over the past two weeks, part of ‘a bigger drug investigation.’
Published
December 31, 2015

Plow drivers, Canadian truckers alert residents to Madison house fire

The fire damaged the Pine Street house, but the homeowner said that without insurance he will have trouble paying for repairs.
Published
December 29, 2015

More crimes solved in Madison under sheriff’s office consolidation

The number of Madison crimes solved in a five-month period is up about 40 percent from 2014; the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office attributes that to changes in staffing and policing philosophy.
Published
December 29, 2015

Winter storm drops several inches of snow on central Maine

The first significant snowfall accumulation of the winter fell Tuesday on central Maine with only minor accidents reported on local roads.
Published
December 26, 2015

Robot allows Newport eighth-grader to ‘attend’ school

For years Jasmine Fatmi’s health kept her homebound, but a remotely operated robot now makes her part of the bustle at Sebasticook Valley Middle School.
Published
December 24, 2015

Residents of Mercer road say selectman is trying to block their access

Vern Worthen II has asked selectmen to block public access Brown Road, a move that would make it hard for other land owners to get to their property.