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 3, 2014

Missing Dexter man with dementia found near lake

Daniel Robichaud wandered off from the Ridge View Community School Tuesday morning and was found just as police were preparing to search for him overnight.
Published
June 3, 2014

Waterville hot dog stand hurt by pipeline work, owners say

The owners of TJ’s Dogs, and other College Avenue businesses, say Summit Natural Gas prolonged construction is a problem.
Published
June 3, 2014

Norridgewock proposes TIF around natural gas pipeline

The town is looking to increase revenue and prevent tax assessments from going up by protecting parts of downtown from higher valuations.
Published
June 3, 2014

Thorndike woman charged with burning son dies

Michelle Dunworth, awaiting trial on child endangerment and domestic violence charges, died of natural causes on Mother’s Day.
Published
June 2, 2014

Madison residents OK school board change, preliminary budget

The proposed $9.99 million budget includes some cuts to education programs and staff and a slight increase in taxes.
Published
June 2, 2014

‘Universally beloved’ Colby grad among missing Mount Rainier climbers

Eitan Green, a 2009 graduate of the Waterville college, was an anthropology major known for his passion for mountain climbing.
Published
June 1, 2014

Madison school board looks to grow

Residents will be asked to approve the addition of another seat on the school board, just one change the district has seen since three other communities withdrew.
Published
May 30, 2014

Madison residents to consider budget, staff cuts

The proposed $9.99 million budget includes personnel reductions that the superintendent says are necessary to keep local taxes down.
Published
May 29, 2014

Revised SAD 74 school budget gets preliminary approval

The $9.23 million budget will now go to a referendum for a second time on June 10.
Published
May 29, 2014

Winslow man pleads not guilty to sexual assault

Michael Gagnon, a teacher and softball coach in Waldo County schools, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance Thursday.