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
May 5, 2013

Chesterville woman arrested following search for 4-year-old son

Brittney Noyes, 23, of Chesterville, was arrested Saturday night following a police search for her 4-year-old son.
Published
May 4, 2013

Failed sprinker system helped fire ravage downtown Waterville building, chief says

A sprinkler system that was not working is to blame for much of the damage to an 18 Main St., Waterville building that caught fire Friday afternoon, investigators said.
Published
May 4, 2013

Winslow brush fire torches quarter-acre near Fort Halifax Saturday

A brush fire that started near a Winslow playground Saturday afternoon is being investigated by the Maine Forest Service, fire officials said Saturday.
Published
May 1, 2013

Schools graded amid criticism of method

The releasing of letter grades judging schools’ performances could be an opportunity for conversation, but it may not be representative of the whole school, according to local administrators.
Published
April 30, 2013

Police: Bullying not factor in teen’s suicide

An investigation into the suicide of Kitty McGuire, 13, of Troy, has found that bullying was not a factor in her suicide, but her family continues to believe that it played a part.
Published
April 29, 2013

Sunshine, warm temperatures at last

Temperatures on Tuesday are expected to reach 70 degrees for the first time in nearly seven months, according to meteorologists.
Published
April 26, 2013

Starks officials complete shooting investigation; case goes to grand jury

An investigation into the shooting of a Starks man on his own property is complete, but a grand jury will determine whether there will be charges.
Published
April 26, 2013

Multimedia artist to speak at UMF graduation

A multimedia artist best known for his beloved photos of Weimaraner dogs will be the commencement speaker at the University of Maine at Farmington this spring.
Published
April 26, 2013

Comedian Juston McKinney plans Waterville show

Former sheriff’s deputy and comedian Juston McKinney will perform at the Waterville Opera House Saturday.
Published
April 26, 2013

Alcohol, cellphone use could be factors in two-vehicle accident on Cornville

Police are investigating whether alcohol and cellphone use by Marc Swain, 18, of Norridgewock, were factors in the accident when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a pickup truck driven by William Chappo, 64, of Cornville.