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
June 22, 2015

Madison board, county working on finalizing police agreement

The Madison Board of Selectmen and Somerset County officials are working on a draft of a contract that would outline police operations in the coming year.
Published
June 21, 2015

Cyclists complete final day of Trek from Waterville to Belfast

More than 2,000 bicyclists left Colby College Sunday on the third and final day of the Trek Across Maine, a 180-mile bike ride and fundraiser for the American Lung Association.
Published
June 21, 2015

Norridgewock man arrested after firing three rounds at neighbors’ house

William Longley allegedly accused his neighbors of kidnapping his girlfriend, threatened to kill them and then fired three rounds at their house Saturday, police said.
Published
June 21, 2015

Local food ordinances gaining traction in Maine towns

They say it’s OK for farmers to bypass state and federal regulations when selling agricultural products directly to consumers.
Published
June 20, 2015

Waterville art exhibit welcomes trekkers

Bicyclists participating in the Trek Across Maine arrived Saturday in Waterville, where Common Street Arts was opening a bicycle-themed exhibit, “Art on Wheels.”
Published
June 20, 2015

Somerset County towns pursue local food ordinances despite state, federal obstacles

Ordinance supporters say many local farmers are growing worried about new federal requirements that could limit the sale of produce and eggs, as well as dairy and meat.
Published
June 19, 2015

Berwick manufacturer of biobricks plans move to Solon

Enviro Wood Briquettes is planning to expand production and add jobs at a new location on Davis Farm Road in Solon.
Published
June 19, 2015

New Vineyard administrator resigns after lack of contract

Arlene Davis says she was treated unfairly by the Board of Selectmen and there is no public record of her contract negotiations.
Published
June 17, 2015

Madison Police Chief Moores on leave through transition

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster has started overseeing the day-to-day operations as the Police Department becomes part of the sheriff’s office.
Published
June 16, 2015

Waterville woman, charged with assault, allegedly assaulted shortly afterward

Police said Codi Parker was hit on the head with a baseball bat and taken to the hospital; earlier she’d been arrested after an outburst on Spring Street.