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
March 24, 2019

Couple leaves $2,000 tip at Waterville restaurant

Surprised staff at the Silver Street Tavern will split it 14 ways.
Published
March 24, 2019

Bingham school closure among latest in Maine as student numbers drop

An aging population leads declining enrollments and forces districts to make decisions about the best way to balance budgets.
Published
March 23, 2019

Unity residents OK ordinance prohibiting mass balloon releases

The new rule approved at Town Meeting bans the release of 10 or more balloons within a 24-hour period.
Published
March 18, 2019

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

Some in the party defend Nick Isgro, while others say he has gone too far in claiming in a tweet that immigrants spread infectious diseases.
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

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 15, 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 2, 2019

Legal expenses add to costs in $1.7 million Anson budget

The town continues handling the fallout from the Claudia Viles theft case.
Published
February 26, 2019

Central Maine Power, opponent address proposed transmission line

CMP spokesmen tout the benefits of the project during a meeting in Farmington, while the Natural Resources Council of Maine remains opposed, saying the proposal is not designed to address climate change.

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