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
October 4, 2016

Poliquin plans to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation

Democrats dismiss the Republican’s move as a political stunt.
Published
September 27, 2016

Outside money flows into Maine’s 2nd District as race gets national attention

With the political parties battling for control of Congress, the race between Emily Cain and Bruce Poliquin is seen as an important toss-up.
Published
September 25, 2016

Volunteers work around the clock at Common Ground Country Fair

Their lives are just as active before and after the gates open to the public.
Published
September 25, 2016

Rep. Poliquin extends his lead over Cain in District 2

Poll results suggest state and national factors in Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s 45%-35% lead over Emily Cain.
Published
September 24, 2016

How about them apples? Fairgoers seek out expert’s eye for esoteric varieties

At the Common Ground fair, a steady stream of growers seeks out John Bunker for his deep knowledge of heritage apples.
Published
September 22, 2016

Local food production, hop growing on tap at Common Ground Country Fair

The annual fair, in its 40th year, opens Friday and will feature advocates for urban farming projects.
Published
September 20, 2016

Winslow owners fight request that pit bulls in deadly attack be euthanized

The case against the two dogs, which killed a puppy and injured its owner, will go to trial.
Published
September 18, 2016

Without language teachers, high schools are resorting to computer programs

Madison Area Memorial High uses Rosetta Stone to take the place of a French and Spanish teacher.
Published
September 16, 2016

Katahdin area looking at complex transition to national monument

Lucas St. Clair, a leader of the effort to designate the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, says, ‘we have to think really critically as we move forward.’
Published
September 16, 2016

National monument transition will be complex, but some say debate is fading

Lucas St. Clair, whose family is behind the new Katahdin Woods and Waters national monument, said that there are issues that still need to be worked out.

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