Rachel Ohm

Portland 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
March 8, 2015

Maine gunstock maker has firm grip on success

Cousineau Wood Products in North Anson perseveres and fills a niche after a fire shuts down a competitor.
Published
March 4, 2015

Lawmakers make central Maine stop on statewide jobs tour

Lawmakers met with business and education leaders Wednesday at Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Backyard Farms and Thomas College.
Published
March 3, 2015

AG says wind farm foes benefited from settling lawsuit

The state attorney general claimed two executives of Friends of Maine’s Mountains profited from settling a suit aimed at blocking another wind project.
Published
March 2, 2015

Fire leaves New Sharon family homeless

Officials say they cannot determine the cause of the blaze because damage to the home was so extensive.
Published
March 2, 2015

Wind opponents hope for reversal on project

An approved plan for a 56-turbine farm in Somerset County has several flaws, critics say.
Published
February 27, 2015

Madison mill joins complaint against Canadian papermaker

The Coalition for Fair Paper Imports, which includes Madison Paper in Maine, has filed a petition alleging that Canadian producers of supercalendered paper are unfairly benefiting from government subsidies.
Published
February 27, 2015

Cornville man killed when propane truck hits frost heave, overturns

It did not appear that any propane spilled in the crash in Athens.
Published
February 24, 2015

County, weather officials keeping an eye on Madison ice jam

With warmer weather due soon, county officials and the National Weather Service are watching for signs of flooding.
Published
February 24, 2015

Madison, Skowhegan mill revaluations to be aired at State House

Town officials will speak on two bills that would require the property tax base used to calculate school subsidies and county taxes to reflect mill properties’ reduced tax value.
Published
February 20, 2015

UTC Fire & Security plant in Pittsfield winds down operations

UTC Fire & Security, a manufacturer of fire safety and security products, says work will continue for a few weeks beyond March 1 but will not specify a date.

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