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
October 28, 2014

Shock, disappointment follow illegal killing of moose in Somerset County

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has received reports of 47 moose-hunting-related violations so far this year.
Published
October 27, 2014

Madison to appeal state tax assessment

With fewer tax dollars coming in from Madison Paper Industries, town officials are looking for state help in keeping county taxes low and boosting school funding.
Published
October 26, 2014

Madison to offer first Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween

Canaan Elementary sponsored its second Trunk-or-Treat Sunday and other groups in Maine have held the event where children go from car to car for candy.
Published
October 26, 2014

Inmates turned farmers

A program at Kennebec County Correctional Facility teaches inmates to farm and donates the harvest to schools and the needy.
Published
October 26, 2014

Maine inmates dig into farming in the name of charity

A program at Kennebec County Correctional Facility teaches inmates to farm and donates the harvest to schools and the needy.
Published
October 24, 2014

Federal grant assures Hartland sewer plant work

Federal money totaling more than $5 million has been awarded to Hartland, Bingham and Gardiner in central Maine.
Published
October 22, 2014

Maine Senate District 3 candidates split over welfare, Medicaid expansion

Two-time incumbent Rodney Whittemore of Skowhegan faces newcomer Craig Heavey of Canaan.
Published
October 22, 2014

Christian fliers spark debate in Skowhegan school district

Pamphlets sent home by the Good News Club are legal, but some community members disagree on their role in elementary schools.
Published
October 21, 2014

Whooping cough confirmed in North Anson-based school district

The school will be hosting a public meeting Wednesday night with representatives from the Maine Center for Disease Control to address prevention and response.
Published
October 20, 2014

Ugandan gay rights activist, Waterville students share perspectives

Clare Byarugaba, who faced persecution in her native Uganda for her activism, met with an alliance of gay and straight students at Waterville High School.