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
June 9, 2014

Police: Man found in stranger’s car ‘wanted to hear it run’

A Dixmont man was arrested after the owner of a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt caught him in the car with his dog and the engine on and chased him, police said.
Published
June 8, 2014

Carrabec High School graduates 41 students

Student speakers and high school Principal Regina Campbell said the graduating class exemplified the school’s progress towards academic and athletic achievements.
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June 8, 2014

Fairfield’s Gerald Hotel’s return to fashion includes beer and wine boutique

Meridian’s will occupy space in the newly renovated downtown Fairfield hotel, with an emphasis on local food and drink.
Published
June 7, 2014

Waterville man charged with murder in 92-year-old’s stabbing death

Police arrested Roland Cummings Friday afternoon, saying he had done chores for victim Aurele Fecteau.
Published
June 6, 2014

Collins tells Madison students to have pride in small town

U.S. Senator Susan Collins was the keynote speaker at Madison Area Memorial High School’s graduation ceremony Friday.
Published
June 6, 2014

Madison to choose town, school officials

Contested races in the annual town elections include seats on the board of selectmen, school board and board of assessors.
Published
June 6, 2014

Madison to consider $3.2 million budget

Residents will consider the budget at Monday’s Town Meeting and vote in elections on Tuesday.
Published
June 5, 2014

Waterville High School graduates 134 students

Keynote speaker and English teacher Ian Wilson reminded the students to thank those who have helped them as they write their life stories.
Published
June 5, 2014

Madison gender bias case dismissed; retaliation goes forward

A judge said there is enough evidence for a case that Joy Hikel was fired for complaining about treatment she received as economic development director.
Published
June 5, 2014

Winslow High School graduates 108 students

The students were reminded of the choices they have to leave a positive impact on the world during a ceremony at Colby College Wednesday night.