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
February 23, 2014

Madison veteran still struggles eight years after return home

Jeffrey Hayden says a recent snowmobile accident has helped him to open up to seeking treatment in his struggle to adjust to civilian life.
Published
February 20, 2014

Madison residents, businesses anticipate arrival of natural gas

After delays, Madison Paper Industries expects to have natural gas as a more affordable energy source within three weeks.
Published
February 19, 2014

Summit Natural Gas to meet with potential Madison customers

Residents interested in signing up for natural gas are encouraged to attend Thursday’s meeting at Madison Junior High School.
Published
February 18, 2014

Norridgewock farm named Oakhurst’s producer of the year

Chartrand Farm got the top award for a second year in a row in a tradition that will continue despite the recent sale of the Portland-based dairy company.
Published
February 18, 2014

Madison man charged with criminal OUI after December snowmobile crash

Jeffrey Hayden, driving a snowmobile on a residental street in Madison, collided with a parked car in December.
Published
February 9, 2014

Tiny ‘water bears, moss piglets’ abound in Maine forests

Unity College is one of the few places across the country advancing the study of tardigrades, micro-animals capable of survival in outer space.
Published
February 7, 2014

Madison home damaged, but teenager saves family pets in Friday morning fire

The damage from wood stove fire could have been worse if teenager hadn’t responded quickly, fire officials say.
Published
February 6, 2014

Thorndike mother pleads not guilty to burning son’s hand on stove

Michelle Dunworth, 30, scheduled for trial next month, will continue to have custody of her three children because there is nowhere else for them to go.
Published
February 5, 2014

Man who brought gun to Athens store says the incident was a misunderstanding

Kerry Stevens, of Norridgewock, has been released on bail and received a deferred sentencing.
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February 4, 2014

Starks woman pleads guilty to spitting on selectman

Cindy Brown denies she spit on Paul Frederic, but pleaded guilty because she has a chance to clear her name after probation, her lawyer said.