Rachel Ohm – Page 209 – The Portland Press Herald

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.

Business, News

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.

Local & State, News

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.

Business, News

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.

Local & State, 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.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors

Skills weekend brings 90 women to Winslow

by Rachel Ohm September 13, 2014September 13, 2014

Becoming an Outdoors Woman in Maine includes archery, fishing, foraging and campfire cooking.

Source

Farmers and rare guinea hogs help each other out

by Rachel Ohm September 7, 2014September 6, 2014

These heritage piglets can till and fertilize the soil.

Local & State, News

Waterville council candidate says he organized rallies backing officer who killed teen

by Rachel Ohm September 5, 2014September 5, 2014

Jibryne Karter III said ‘it’s about the right to be innocent until proven guilty,’ which applies to the officer who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.