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
March 4, 2014

Norridgewock elects new selectman, board members

Four members of the Board of Selectmen will return to their seats this year, along with newcomer James Lyman, a former police officer, who topped a field of 31 write-in candidates.
Published
March 3, 2014

Norridgewock residents approve 9 percent budget increase

A $1.95 million budget was approved at Monday’s Town Meeting, along with a land buy for a new fire station.
Published
March 1, 2014

Anson residents ask officials to defer decision on town office

A $1.63 million municipal budget was approved at the Town Meeting Saturday.
Published
February 28, 2014

Norridgewock residents asked to consider new fire station

Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting will consider expenses ranging from fire hydrant rental costs to workers’ compensation as part of $1.95 million budget.
Published
February 27, 2014

Winthrop author encourages Madison students to be curious writers

Writer Lynn Plourde visited Madison Elementary School on Thursday to kick off Read Across America week.
Published
February 26, 2014

Annual Town Meetings set for Saturday in Mercer, Embden and New Portland

The sale of Mercer’s historic Shaw Library building is among items that residents will be asked to vote on Saturday.
Published
February 26, 2014

Tangled shoelaces to blame in Madison accident

Two men hospitalized after delivery truck goes through stop sign at busy intersection, crashing into another truck.
Published
February 25, 2014

Bingham school district to build music program on donation

Bingham-based SAD13 receives donation that will double their collection of musical instruments.
Published
February 25, 2014

Anson town office odor problem among Town Meeting issues

Officials are asking to draw on reserve accounts to fix problems related to mold, sewer leaks and a rodent infestation at the town office.
Published
February 25, 2014

Wood stove cited as cause of Clinton mobile home fire

An improperly installed wood stove caused a fire that destroyed a Clinton mobile home Monday night, according to Lt. Mark Bellaire, of the Clinton Fire Department.