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 24, 2014

American guinea hogs becoming a lot less rare at Unity College

Nine new piglets of the breed that was nearly extinct a few years ago were born to Luna and Lurch in the college’s sutainable livestock program.
Published
June 23, 2014

Backyard Farms names new president, CEO

Stuart Jablon, former vice president of operations at Dole Food Company, was named president and CEO of Backyard Farms on Monday.
Published
June 22, 2014

Madison selectmen to discuss police budget

Following a decision to raise more money for the Police Department budget, the Board of Selectmen will discuss on Monday night how the funds will be spent.
Published
June 21, 2014

Norridgewock ice cream stand marks milestone with 1964 ice cream prices

Frederick’s Dar-I-Whip, the oldest business in Norridgewock owned and operated by its original founders, marked its 50th anniversary Saturday.
Published
June 21, 2014

Madison accident injures two

A woman was taken by helicopter to a Bangor hospital and a man by ambulance to Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan following an accident in Madison.
Published
June 21, 2014

15-year-old accused of stealing truck without keys in Hartland

The niece of the truck owner’s said she heard the stolen truck outside and recruited her cousins to take part in a high-speed chase while they called police.
Published
June 19, 2014

Clinton man critical after Benton crash

Peter Speropolous was taken by helicopter to a Bangor hospital after he lost control and crashed into trees on Bellsqueeze Road.
Published
June 18, 2014

Maine Warden Service resumes search for hiker Geraldine Largay

Tennessee woman disappeared from the Appalachian Trail in July and warden service official says it’s unlikely Tuesday’s search will lead to a break.
Published
June 18, 2014

Jackman school gets $97,500 grant

Forest Hills Consolidated School is one of 19 recipients in the state of a federal grant that pays for after school and summer activities.
Published
June 17, 2014

Backyard Farms becomes first GlobalGAP-certified Maine firm

The Madison tomato grower has met global food safety standards nearly a year after a whitefly infestation forced production to shut down for six months.