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
October 30, 2018

Former superintendent challenges incumbent in bid for Franklin County treasurer

Quenten Clark Jr., of Farmington, is competing against incumbent Pam Prodan, of Wilton, for a four-year term as treasurer.
Published
October 29, 2018

Central Maine Jewish community reflects on theme of ‘welcoming’ after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Community shabbat services will be held Friday in Augusta and Waterville as members of the Jewish faith and others mourn the loss of 11 people in the deadliest attack on Jews in the history of the U.S.
Published
October 29, 2018

Attorneys compete to become Franklin County probate judge

Independent Ron Aseltine and Democrat Margot Joly are running for a four-year term as probate judge to replace Richard Morton, who is retiring.
Published
October 25, 2018

Former state official says Maine fails its poor

The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
Published
October 24, 2018

Madison mill that closed in 2016 seeks to recover taxes from town

The Maine State Board of Property Tax Review is scheduled to begin a hearing Thursday to determine whether Madison Paper Industries was overcharged for taxes the year the mill closed.
Published
October 24, 2018

Farmington employees to receive 2.54 percent pay increases

The increases will take effect after Town Meeting in March after gaining approval from selectmen Tuesday.
Published
October 23, 2018

Father of alleged Embden cow killer says case has destroyed their lives

Anthony Sparrow said his son acted in self-defense when the cow charged at him on their property in early September.
Published
October 22, 2018

NH man arrested after allegedly shedding clothes, trying to steal cruiser

Police say Jeffrey Ferry likely was under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug when he took his clothes off and tried to steal a cruiser in Hartland.
Published
October 21, 2018

Dryland sled competition brings humans, dogs together in Waterville

The Central Maine Dryland Challenge, which started as a way to train for dog sledding in the off season, attracted 80 entries in a variety of events over the weekend.
Published
October 20, 2018

Organizers hope to grow Central Maine Ski-Skate Swap

The event, now in its second year, aims to get used winter sports equipment into circulation and encourage use of the Quarry Road Trails Center.