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
April 13, 2015

Waterville librarian named chamber’s Outstanding Professional

Tammy Rabideau connects visitors of the library with area job resources and has also been an organizer behind community events such as the Maine Poetry Express and PechaKucha Night Waterville.
Published
April 12, 2015

Teen charged with killing father was on verge of homelessness, his brother says

Colby Hodgdon’s brother, Stevie Hodgdon, says he knew of no problems between his brother and their father, Steven, who was killed in Troy in March.
Published
April 11, 2015

Oxen help harvest maple syrup at Belgrade farm

At Winterberry Farm, oxen Red and Star help 15-year-old Gil Whitehead produce maple syrup.
Published
April 11, 2015

Mid-Maine Chamber recognizes Clinton man for volunteerism

Gary Poulin, a sales representative at EZtoUse.com, is being recognized with the Elias A. Joseph Award for his roles at the chamber and other community organizations.
Published
April 10, 2015

Madison’s Somerset Abbey opens as event space in former church

The former Madison Congregational Church hosted comedian Bob Marley and drew about 100 people to the downtown space Thursday night.
Published
April 6, 2015

Madison residents question police consolidation

Concerns regarding a plan that would turn control of the local police force over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office included the long term-cost, ownership of police department equipment and coverage by officers.
Published
April 6, 2015

Hartland man charged with motor vehicle break-ins after police chase

Thomas Todd Spencer was allegedly spotted going through several unlocked cars on Pond Road at around 7 a.m. Sunday.
Published
April 5, 2015

Central Maine farmers watch, wait for melt

With planting a couple of weeks late because of the severe winter, crops and area CSAs may feel the impact.
Published
April 5, 2015

Solon woman arrested for alleged assault on police officers

Maria-Lynn Elaine Lieberman was arrested on charges she hit her boyfriend at Tracey’s Variety in Bingham Saturday.
Published
April 4, 2015

Troy murder victim recalled as dependable worker who struggled with alcoholism

Steven Hodgdon’s employer and friends spoke about him a day after his 16-year-old son, Colby, appeared in court on a charge of murdering his father.