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
June 10, 2018

Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro’s recall reflects growing trend in national politics

Experts say there is no doubt Donald Trump’s behavior ‘has had an impact on the political discourse.’
Published
June 10, 2018

A different future: Wilton student, family navigate life after school

School has played a big part in helping Leah Stinson’s family provide the care and services she needs. Now that she’s graduating, they’ll have to figure out how to keep up her quality of life.
Published
June 6, 2018

911 call: Deputy’s accused killer took water, cigarettes during robbery

A transcript of a 911 call made from a Norridgewock convenience store details the actions of John D. Williams in the moments after he allegedly shot and killed Cpl. Eugene Cole.
Published
June 3, 2018

MCI graduates told ‘failure really can be a gift’

The Maine Central Institute awards diplomas to 111 students from 12 towns in Maine, three states and a dozen countries.
Published
June 3, 2018

Waterville mayor says he paid for ads opposing recall with own money

The $1,804 in spending was worth it to defend city residents ‘from outside dark forces,’ says Nick Isgro, who is currently unemployed.
Published
June 3, 2018

Two injured after jumping from moving truck in Somerset County

Pair were returning from fishing in Mayfield township when the brakes on their truck stopped working on Saturday.
Published
June 1, 2018

Lightning strikes Skowhegan New Balance plant

Lightning ignited a fire on the roof of the Skowhegan New Balance plant Friday night, but the fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage done to the building.
Published
June 1, 2018

Man allegedly steals money out of Camden National ATM in Waterville

A woman was completing a transaction at Camden National Bank’s ATM on Front Street when a man allegedly grabbed money out of the dispenser and ran off.
Published
May 28, 2018

Farmington homeless shelter plans downtown expansion

Western Maine Homeless Outreach, which opened five years ago as Franklin County’s first homeless shelter, is planning to move to the Holman House downtown.
Published
May 22, 2018

UMF names Eric C. Brown interim president

The University of Maine System board of trustees on Tuesday said Brown will serve a one-year appointment leading the University of Maine at Farmington.

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