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
March 19, 2019

Franklin County commissioners withdraw support for NECEC project

Commissioners said they were frustrated with the permitting process and that their decision was not influenced by a complaint presented Tuesday about a flyer distributed by CMP in Farmington.
Published
March 18, 2019

Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans

The Senate Republican Leader said he doesn’t approve of Nick Isgro’s claims about immigrants spreading infectious diseases and is “in the process of taking some actions,” but Isgro says he’s had “a massive outcry of support.”
Published
March 16, 2019

Charge dropped against Waterville man who allegedly threatened Google

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said Kyle Long’s behavior was “disturbing” but did not meet the elements of a chargeable crime.
Published
March 15, 2019

Popular Waterville restaurant Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse for sale for $995K

Kevin Joseph, who owns the West River Road restaurant with his business partner E.J. Fabian, said they are not in a hurry to sell and are looking for someone who values the community.
Published
March 14, 2019

Opponents of Waterville bag ban appeal clerk’s determination of Colby voter registrations

An appeal filed by opponents of a controversial plastic bag ban could likely hold up the implementation of the ban as the city is asked to re-examine 75 voter registrations.
Published
March 14, 2019

Skowhegan driver’s ed instructor charged with sexually assaulting student

Duane Marquis, an instructor at the Skowhegan Driving School, is alleged to have had an improper sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student in Carrabec High School’s driver’s education program.
Published
March 13, 2019

Mother of Ayla Reynolds asks court for more time to serve missing father in wrongful death suit

An attorney for Trista Reynolds documented extensive efforts to locate Justin DiPietro, including the use of two private detectives, in court records asking for more time to serve him in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Published
March 13, 2019

Morning Sentinel March 13 police log

Waterville area police reports for Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Published
March 12, 2019

Proposed Farmington marijuana ordinance puts limits in downtown, historic district

The ordinance regulating marijuana businesses is scheduled to go before voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 25 and has been amended after public feedback last month.
Published
March 12, 2019

Madison voters approve tax incentive for developer of senior living center

An agreement approved by residents Monday allows Woodlands Senior Living to retain 85 percent of its property tax payment for 15 years and put the remainder toward an economic development fund.