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
November 14, 2018

Owner of cow shot in Embden, alleged shooter deny charges

Mason Sparrow, who allegedly shot and killed his neighbors’ cow in September, has pleaded not guilty to an animal cruelty charge, and his case is scheduled for trial in April.
Published
November 13, 2018

One person dies in Oakland camper fire

Fire investigators believe the victim is William Halley, 46.
Published
November 13, 2018

Waterville will recount ballots in successful bag ban referendum

Mayor Nick Isgro took the lead in collecting more than 100 signatures to trigger a recount of the ordinance that would prohibit stores of 10,000 square feet of more from distributing plastic shopping bags.
Published
November 13, 2018

Fire destroys Benton mobile home

The fire appears to have originated from an ash tray that was knocked over, and the blaze is being considered accidental, the local fire chief said.
Published
November 12, 2018

Maine’s biggest mountains opening for ski season

Sugarloaf Mountain and Sunday River will be open on a daily basis by the end of the week, while smaller ski areas aim for December.
Published
November 11, 2018

Waterville prepares to implement ban on plastic bags, but a recount is possible

The voter-approved measure, set to take effect in April, will affect retail or commercial spaces of 10,000 square feet or more, such as supermarkets.
Published
November 7, 2018

Recount underway in Waterville council’s Ward 1

A voter-approved ban on plastic shopping bags at large retailers may also be challenged, Mayor Nick Isgro says.
Published
November 6, 2018

Developer questioned about timeline for Madison strawberry greenhouse project

A representative for Northern Farms LLC said the project is “going well, but it’s a very, very slow process.”
Published
November 5, 2018

Waterville group challenging absentee ballots of 150 Colby students

The addresses used could cause confusion over which wards and districts a student should be voting in, but the city clerk says the problem is easily fixed.
Published
November 4, 2018

Officials gear up to address top health issues in Franklin County

Several groups will be setting strategic priorities after a report identifies access to health care, lack of physical activity, substance use and mental health as key concerns.

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