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
May 28, 2014

Maine Department of Education admits mistake, revokes Skowhegan school’s F

Bloomfield Elementary School was given a failing grade, when it should have been exempt from the school grading system.
Published
May 28, 2014

Winslow man charged with sexual assault on student due in court

An attorney for Michael Gagnon said he plans to plead not guilty in his first court appearance in the case.
Published
May 26, 2014

Waterville’s pay-as-you-throw trash plan evokes criticism, praise

Detractors cite increased costs for individual residents, while proponents note then environmental benefits and municipal savings.
Published
May 24, 2014

Creating consent while partying at Colby

Graduating student Jonathan Kalin creates “Party With Consent” to encourage healthy interactions between the sexes at college parties on America’s campuses.
Published
May 22, 2014

St. Albans man arrested, charged with illegal drug possession

Police found several types of prescription drugs and drug-related paraphernalia at the home of John Tripp III, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
Published
May 22, 2014

Unknown substance prompts warning in Madison

A barrel marked ‘acid’ found by the side of a road led to the summoning of firefighters and hazardous materials experts.
Published
May 19, 2014

Norridgewock lawmaker recognized for overdose prevention work

Rep. Ann Dorney got the Harm Reduction Hero award for pushing a law that allows responders to carry Narcan, which treats overdoses.
Published
May 19, 2014

Anson names new administrative assistant

Triss Smith started at the town office on Monday and will officially take over on June 20.
Published
May 17, 2014

Unity home destroyed in Saturday morning fire

A local man had trouble reporting the fire because he couldn’t find a phone right away, according to the Fire Department.
Published
May 17, 2014

Cemetery tour focuses on history of Starks

Historic cemeteries bring people from around the state to towns they otherwise might not visit, according to members of the Maine Old Cemetery Association.