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.

Election 2018, Local & State, Politics

Waterville mayor asks for apology, reimbursement after surviving recall vote

by Rachel Ohm June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

Nick Isgro, who overcame a recall vote on Tuesday, said city councilors and residents who started the recall should apologize and reimburse the city for election costs.

Local & State, Politics

At Waterville polls, mayoral recall vote sharply divides residents ahead of decision

by Rachel Ohm June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Residents Tuesday were split on the issue of whether to recall Mayor Nick Isgro, who has faced backlash for a tweet he made criticizing a Florida school shooting survivor.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

One special student reaches crossroads at Mt. Blue High graduation

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2018June 11, 2018

Leah Stinson’s cap reflects her personality: ‘Scatter sunshine all along your way!’

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Wilton woman with special needs faces uncertain future

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2018June 9, 2018

Leah Stinson graduates Sunday from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, the last milestone she’ll go through like other kids.

Local & State, News, Politics

Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro’s recall reflects growing trend in national politics

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2018June 10, 2018

Experts say there is no doubt Donald Trump’s behavior ‘has had an impact on the political discourse.’

Local & State, Schools and Education

A different future: Wilton student, family navigate life after school

by Rachel Ohm June 10, 2018June 25, 2018

School has played a big part in helping Leah Stinson’s family provide the care and services she needs. Now that she’s graduating, they’ll have to figure out how to keep up her quality of life.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

911 call: Deputy’s accused killer took water, cigarettes during robbery

by Rachel Ohm June 6, 2018June 7, 2018

A transcript of a 911 call made from a Norridgewock convenience store details the actions of John D. Williams in the moments after he allegedly shot and killed Cpl. Eugene Cole.