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.

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Published
November 30, 2013

Anson home destroyed in fire Saturday afternoon

An accidental kitchen fire that spread through the rest of the house was the cause of the fire, according to Anson Fire Chief Jeremy Manzer.
Published
November 30, 2013

Local business owners attract shoppers with Small Business Saturday sales

Stores in downtown Skowhegan said business was off to a good start on Saturday, which in recent years has been promoted as a day for patronizing local stores.
Published
November 29, 2013

Summit Natural Gas pipeline construction in Norridgewock temporarily stops

Spokesman for Summit Natural Gas says he cannot comment on why area sub-contractor has left the construction site.
Published
November 29, 2013

In Waterville area, Christmas shopping season off to a busy start

Black Friday shoppers in the Waterville area looked for early sales but said they are happy Maine’s blue laws prevent stores from opening on Thanksgiving Day.
Published
November 28, 2013

Norridgewock and Oakland’s Thanksgiving meals draw grateful volunteers and diners

Hundreds of free meals were offered where people came together to celebrate the holiday with others.
Published
November 28, 2013

Starks man killed in head-on collision in Fairfield

James Murphy, 67, was driving north on Norridgewock Road when his 1998 Subaru Outback was hit by a truck that crossed the center line, police said.
Published
November 27, 2013

Newport mobile home destroyed by Thanksgiving eve fire

No one was injured in the fire and the cause is being investigated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Published
November 23, 2013

Campaign against domestic violence launched in memory of Augusta stabbing victim

Jillian Jones is the inspiration behind TEAL Project, started by a friend to spread the message about domestic violence and encourage people to speak out.
Published
November 21, 2013

Fresh turkeys may cost more, but they’re still popular in central Maine

Farmers who raise the birds locally, including Greaney’s Turkey Farm in Mercer and The Highlands in St. Albams, say people are willing to pay for extra fresh gobbler.
Published
November 21, 2013

Bingham health center insurance outreach effort offers hope

Residents from the surrounding area came to Jimmy’s Market in Bingham on Thursday to find out more about the Affordable Care Act, many hoping it will help them find lower-cost plans.