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
April 29, 2019

Thomas College, Unity College and UMF announce graduation speakers

Speakers at three central Maine commencements run the gamut from retired U.S. Army sergeant to Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Published
April 26, 2019

Fairfield area school superintendent apologizes after board leadership upended

SAD 49 Superintendent Reza Namin said he failed to engage enough with students and pledged to establish new lines of communication with them following controversy over his restructuring plan.
Published
April 25, 2019

Fairfield area superintendent’s job to be discussed by board after calls for resignation

The SAD 49 school board vice chairman resigned from his title and the chairwoman was ousted from her leadership position following pleas from residents, students and staff and rounds of voting by the board Thursday night.
Published
April 23, 2019

Madison school board approves $10.2 million budget

The budget will head to voters in a budget validation meeting May 6 and referendum May 14.
Published
April 22, 2019

Lawrence High School principal resigns shortly after settlement over job loss

Students are planning a protest Wednesday against the resignation of Principal Mark Campbell, which comes shortly after the school district agreed to a financial settlement for eliminating his job.
Published
April 21, 2019

Morning Sentinel April 21 police log

Waterville area police reports for April 21, 2019.
Published
April 21, 2019

Family First Funeral Homes owner Mid-Maine Chamber’s Business Person of the Year

‘To help folks through their hardest times is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do,’ says Jeff Forsythe, owner of funeral homes in Fairfield, Oakland, Augusta, Winthrop and Gardiner.
Published
April 20, 2019

Morning Sentinel April 20 police log

Waterville area police reports for April 20, 2019.
Published
April 20, 2019

Colby students lend a hand at Waterville area organizations for Colby Cares Day

More than 250 students signed up to volunteer at organizations in Waterville and surrounding communities Saturday as part of an annual spring day of service.
Published
April 19, 2019

Fairfield school board approves settlements with three administrators

The superintendent of School Administrative District 49 would not release details of the agreements Friday night and said they will be made public after they are signed by the administrators.