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.

Latest

Published
November 21, 2015

Reiter case highlights difficulties for sexual assault victims

Central Maine advocates say that support for authority figures and misconceptions about ‘typical’ predators and victims make such cases difficult.
Published
November 20, 2015

A lot of heart in Waterville High School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tin Man costume

Local sheet metal firm owner stepped in when the costume designer couldn’t find a costume, creating and donating one custom-made for the actor.
Published
November 20, 2015

Speed, alcohol cited in September crash that killed Hartland woman

The Sept. 27 crash on Raymond Road in Palmyra killed Aimee Lasco as she was driving back from a birthday party with her two young daughters and a friend’s daughter.
Published
November 20, 2015

Cause still undetermined in house fire on Louise Avenue in Waterville

The state fire marshal’s office is still investigating the Thursday night blaze that started in the garage and killed two dogs.
Published
November 19, 2015

Norridgewock auditor reiterates that town sewer department is in debt

Rob Smith, an auditor for the town of Norridgewock, told sewer commissioners Thursday night that he recommends a rate increase or consolidating the department within the town’s general operations to clear up outstanding debt.
Published
November 19, 2015

Waterville family loses two dogs in fire Thursday

Two more dogs were rescued, but a cat was missing, after the fire, which may have started in the garage of the Louise Avenue home.
Published
November 18, 2015

Norridgewock residents target town manager, complain at public hearing

Wednesday’s public hearing was intended to gather feedback on the search for a new town manager, but yielded mostly complaints about the town office and current town manager.
Published
November 18, 2015

In win for Madison Paper, federal trade commission rules to tax paper imports from Canada

Wednesday’s decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to place duties on supercalendered paper imports comes in favor of Madison Paper Industries and Verso Corp., both of whom say they have been hurt by unfair foreign competition.
Published
November 17, 2015

Waterville council rejects vacant building ordinance

Despite unanimous approval for the ordinance earlier this month, it was rejected Tuesday night after the city manager raised concerns about code enforcement staffing.
Published
November 17, 2015

Maine’s paper industry is still strong despite challenges, summit speakers say

A summit on Tuesday, hosted by the Maine Pulp and Paper Association, drew about 250 people including local paper industry leaders from Madison and Skowhegan.