Rachel Ohm covers Franklin County and enterprise stories for the Morning Sentinel. A graduate of New York University’s graduate school of journalism, Rachel had internships at the New York Times, CNN and USA Today before moving to Maine in 2012 to cover Somerset County. She also lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she wrote about education and the University of Tennessee for the Knoxville News Sentinel before returning to Maine in April 2018. A native of upstate New York, Rachel loves the outdoorsy life in Maine and spends as much time hiking and exploring the coast as possible.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2018
Fire destroys Fairfield duplex
Five fire departments were called to the scene on Winter Street to fight blaze, said a captain with the Fairfield Fire Department.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Scores speak out to regulators about impact of CMP’s transmission line proposal
More than 70 signed up to speak at the hearing and most who testified in in the first three hours voiced concerns about the impact the project would have on the environment and tourism.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Sale of paper machine from closed mill in Madison clears space for potential new use
The mill property remains for sale for $2.5 million, and the owners are hoping the removal of the machine will entice a buyer.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Farmington to hold public hearing on solar project
The planning board has also approached the company about moving solar panels away from a residential area.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2018
Franklin County hopes to see boost in tourism from growing mountain biking business
With an existing 80 miles of trails in Carrabassett Valley, 2 miles in Kingfield and 4 in Freeman Township, investors and supporters want to put the region on the map.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2018
Poliquin sent out letter last month touting his efforts to save Madison mill – which closed in 2016
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County. A Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Journalist describes how to tackle hard interviews as part of Colby’s Lovejoy award event
In the past, the Waterville college has offered discussions for students, but this year is extending its effort into the community.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2018
As Maine pot industry waits for rules, security questions loom
Marijuana providers say it’s unclear what they are allowed to do to protect their businesses from theft and other crimes.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2018
More than 1,000 Maine academics sign letter urging Collins to not support Kavanaugh
The online letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites allegations of sexual misconduct and Kavanaugh’s “angry demeanor” as reasons to reject his nomination to the Supreme Court.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2018
Colby College makes SAT, ACT optional for applicants
The college says it hopes to alleviate anxiety and expand access for all students with the decision.
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