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.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Waterville high school play’s Tin Man costume is a dream come true

by Rachel Ohm November 21, 2015November 21, 2015

Waterville Senior High’s production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ benefits from a costume created by a sheet metal shop.

Local & State, News

Speed, alcohol cited in September accident in Palmyra

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2015November 20, 2015

The crash killed a Hartland woman who was returning home from a birthday party with three children in the car.

Local & State, News

Cause of fire that displaced Waterville family, killed 2 dogs undetermined

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2015November 20, 2015

The fire Thursday night on Louise Avenue started in the garage.

Local & State, News

Speed, alcohol cited in September crash that killed Hartland woman

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2015November 20, 2015

The Sept. 27 crash on Raymond Road in Palmyra killed Aimee Lasco as she was driving back from a birthday party with her two young daughters and a friend’s daughter.

Business, News

Maine’s paper industry remains strong despite challenges, summit speakers say

by Rachel Ohm November 17, 2015November 18, 2015

Paper remains the state’s largest export, and the industry currently generates more than $270 million per year in wages.

Local & State, News

Pedestrian struck in Waterville was ‘highly intoxicated,’ police say

by Rachel Ohm November 17, 2015November 17, 2015

Peter McGowan, a transient, walked into traffic on Main Street and was struck through no fault of the driver, police say.

Business, Local & State, News

Waterville shop makes ‘best attractions’ list with State House, Stephen King’s house

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2015November 12, 2015

Travel writer’s list of ’17 Best Attractions in Maine’s Inland Cities’ groups Heirloom Antiques and Vintage with some of central Maine’s heavy hitters.