Rachel Ohm

Staff Writer

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.

Maine, News

Dam removal proposal to restore alewife habitat worries Vassalboro residents

by Rachel Ohm June 4, 2016June 5, 2016

The plan includes removing three dams and modifying another three that stand between China Lake and the Sebasticook River.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Bingham man faces sex charges

by Rachel Ohm June 3, 2016

Christopher Cates is arrested and freed twice in one week on unlawful sexual contact charges.

Maine, News

Norridgewock couple love walking their land, so they’re opening it to everyone

by Rachel Ohm May 28, 2016May 28, 2016

Marc and Lyra Collard have developed a small section of wooded trails and will have a 1.5-mile loop around the property ready in a week.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Convicted murderer from Anson asks court to set him free

by Rachel Ohm May 27, 2016May 27, 2016

Robert Nelson, in a fourth try at freedom, told a federal court there was insufficient evidence to convict him in his 2012 trial for the 2009 murder of Everett L. Cameron.

Maine, News, Politics

Poliquin changes position again, supports Obama order on LGBT discrimination

by The Associated Press May 26, 2016May 26, 2016

The 2nd District Republican defends his votes while critics accuse him of flip-flopping.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

St. Albans kindergarten teacher accused of excessive force on student resigns

by Rachel Ohm May 25, 2016May 25, 2016

The resignation follows complaints by parents, but Sharon Deagle says: ‘My resignation is not an admission that I’ve done anything wrong.’

Cops & Courts, Maine

Convicted Bingham sex offender charged in sex assault

by Rachel Ohm May 25, 2016

Police say Christopher Carl Cates, 41, assaulted a woman after going to her house on the pretext of looking at a vehicle that was for sale.

Maine, News

Hiker’s journal shows she survived for close to a month after getting lost near Appalachian Trail

by Rachel Ohm May 25, 2016May 26, 2016

Geraldine Largay, missing for two years until her remains were found in October, tried to text for help and later wrote directions to whoever found her body, warden documents show.