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.

Mainers warned about pitches for needless water line insurance

by Rachel Ohm October 9, 2014October 9, 2014

A Connecticut company offering ‘optional coverages’ has been cited in three states for deceptive advertising.

Wanderers Database built to help find the missing

by Rachel Ohm October 5, 2014October 4, 2014

Maine safety agencies can get quick information about kids and adults who are likely to wander.

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Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Woman dies in jump from bridge in Waterville

by Rachel Ohm September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

The woman, whose name is not being released, was dead at the scene, says Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey.

Bedroom candle blamed for Sidney day care fire

by Rachel Ohm September 25, 2014September 25, 2014

The licensed home day care was destroyed in the fire but there were no injuries.

Four children safely evacuated in Sidney daycare fire

by Rachel Ohm September 24, 2014September 25, 2014

Flames are shooting from the rear of the building when firefighters arrive.

St. Albans man dies in speed-related crash

by Rachel Ohm September 23, 2014September 23, 2014

After his car struck a telephone pole on St. Albans Road, Earl Hanson he was ejected and died at the scene, police said.

Manufacturing of Lincoln Logs shifts to Maine, and fits nicely

by Rachel Ohm September 17, 2014September 18, 2014

A plant in Burnham will be the only place the wooden toys are made, and most of the wood used in production will come from Maine.

Beyond Ferguson, issues worth pondering for Colby senior

by Rachel Ohm September 16, 2014September 15, 2014

He’s taking multiple steps to address the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Missouri.

Devalued paper mill has Madison seeking loan

by Rachel Ohm September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

To fill the revenue gap without a steep rise in the town’s tax rate, selectmen want residents to approve borrowing $2.5 million.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Greene inaugurated as 20th president of Colby College

by Rachel Ohm September 14, 2014September 14, 2014

David A. Greene says Colby is well prepared for the increasing challenges facing higher education.