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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.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Poliquin rides Trump train, opposition to gun control referendum to 2nd District victory
The re-election of the incumbent Republican, carried on a wave of support from rural voters, points to a strengthening conservative movement in a district once considered Democratic-leaning.
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Posted inPolitics
Poliquin wins 2nd District rematch over Cain
The incumbent Republican congressman pledged to work ‘non-stop’ for Mainers in remarks early Wednesday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Madison gets money back from police consolidation
The town is reimbursed $79,500 after the sheriff’s office came in under budget in its first year running a Madison division.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Oakland marks tragedy one year later
Some details about the gunman have emerged, but friends and family say they probably will never know the motive behind the killing spree that left four dead.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Cain returns money from Boston law firm accused of ‘straw donor scheme’
The Thornton Law Firm is accused of an illegal payback scheme to donate more than $1 million to Democratic candidates nationwide.
Posted inNews, Politics
Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Poll: Cain and Poliquin virtually tied, again
With less than two weeks until the election, the race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain shows her up by one percentage point in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Cain, Poliquin in dead heat
Eleven percent of likely voters are still undecided in Maine’s tight 2nd District race.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season
Hunting season for Maine residents begins with early success stories. The regular firearms season starts Monday.