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.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State

Credits roll after 10-day international film festival in Waterville

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2016July 17, 2016

Officials say about 10,000 people came to see some of the 100 films shown, the actors and the directors, and many praised the program.

Local & State, News, Politics

Presidential race passions could color 2nd District rematch

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

How many Mainers vote in the national election, and who they are, could sway the state’s congressional battle.

Local & State, News, Politics

Cain outpaced Poliquin in 2nd quarter fundraising

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2016July 16, 2016

However, he has a nearly $1 million advantage overall.

Local & State, News, Outdoors

Maine Audubon’s Loon Count draws 900 volunteers

by Rachel Ohm July 16, 2016July 18, 2016

The annual event builds support for laws on lead-free tackle, invasive plants and shoreline development.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Clinton man rejects plea deal on child sexual abuse charge

by Rachel Ohm July 14, 2016

Lucas Savage, 37, was a co-director of Youth Haven Ministry in Canaan at the time of his arrest in March.

Local & State, News

Former Anson tax collector Viles to be sentenced in August for $500K town theft

by Rachel Ohm July 13, 2016

Claudia Viles, convicted last month of embezzling more than $500,000 in excise tax money from the Anson Town Office, is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 31 in Somerset County Superior Court.