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 4, 2014

Maine high court: Waterville humane society not subject to public records request

The court’s decision involved an Augusta woman whose lost cat was adopted by another person from the humane society.
Published
November 3, 2014

Kennebec County court orders housing authority to disclose Amanda Huard insurance information

Nicole Greenaway has filed suit against Huard in connection with the death of her three-month-old daughter Brooklyn.
Published
October 31, 2014

Environmental Protection board tosses one Bingham wind project appeal

A Carthage woman’s appeal was dismissed but another, filed by an environmental group, will go forward.
Published
October 31, 2014

Hartland vandalism, theft, burglary spurs arrest of teens

A Hartland girl and St. Albans boy are charged with burglary, criminal mischief and shoplifing after two schools, the community pool, and other property was broken into.
Published
October 31, 2014

Anson man indicted in Embden double-fatal crash

Mark Schobel has been charged with manslaughter in a crash that killed passenger Jennifer Nile and Ruth Souweine, who was in the other car.
Published
October 30, 2014

Four seek seat on Somerset County probate bench

The candidates, all practicing attorneys in Skowhegan, are competing to finish a four-year term vacated by John Alsop, now an assistant attorney general.
Published
October 29, 2014

Incumbent faces House challenge in Madison, Norridgewock, Solon

Democratic Rep. Ann Dorney is being challenged by Republican Brad Farrin in House District 111.
Published
October 29, 2014

Somerset County Jail tops issues in county commissioner race

Incumbent Robert Frost and four-time state rep Dean Cray are among candidates for three open seats on the board of Somerset County Commissioners.
Published
October 28, 2014

Newport area in line for new school

Newport-based Regional School Unit 19, rated as one of the three school districts in the state most in need of building improvements, is set to get state funding for a new school building.
Published
October 28, 2014

Skowhegan Drive-In, old Anson Town Office on endangered list

Maine Preservation says the two buildings are among the historic structures in Maine that are in danger of being lost.