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 15, 2016

Getting magazine covers signed led rural Maine kids into larger world

Over several years at five schools, the project generated a collection of 1,100 signed Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated covers that continue to serve as educational tools.
Published
October 14, 2016

Palmyra man sexually assaulted girl, 11, after Facebook contact, police say

Jacob Vanadestine faces multiple charges of sexual abuse.
Published
October 13, 2016

Campaign flier sparks debate over drug crisis between candidates in Senate District 16

Rep. Henry Beck, D-Waterville, who is challenging Sen. Scott Cyrway, R-Benton, says the flier featuring a photo of a heroin needle and spoon misrepresents his record.
Published
October 12, 2016

Maine Republicans say Emily Cain flip-flopped on 2011 tax cuts

The 2nd District challenger says a 2014 video of her criticizing the budget that she had praised earlier misrepresents her position.
Published
October 11, 2016

Poliquin again refuses to say where he stands on Trump

The Republican congressman, who is up for re-election, continues to refuse to answer reporters’ questions about his party’s presidential nominee.
Published
October 9, 2016

After 20 years, a veterinarian goes back to the classroom

When a disease made it impossible to be a vet, Kjerstin Winn moved to Jackman to teach science.
Published
October 9, 2016

2nd District: Energetic and enthusiastic, Rep. Bruce Poliquin still keeps his guard up.

This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
Published
October 9, 2016

2nd District: Emily Cain strives for ‘an economy that works for everyone’

This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
Published
October 7, 2016

Emily Cain strikes back at ads about teen girls’ bodies

The ads also draw reaction from Maine women’s groups who say the issue doesn’t belong in politics.
Published
October 5, 2016

Bruce Poliquin targeted in new $500,000 ad buy from veterans’ group

The ad, released Wednesday, is part of a $9 million campaign by VoteVets to target Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and other political candidates.

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