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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.
Maine man gets 45 years for drug-related killing
Robert L. Nelson, of Norridgewock, shot Everett L. Cameron, of Anson, to death during a drug transaction in 2009.
Devastating home fires spur warning in central Maine
Alternative heating appliances are often the culprit.
Anson murder suspect: Drugs, alcohol part of ‘normal’ day
In a recorded interview, Robert Nelson, 41, also says he met with Everett Cameron over a drug debt the day Cameron was killed.
Maine’s 1st elementary charter school settles into job of educating
Each student at the Cornville school is evaluated based on a four-level scale of how well they’ve learned a given skill, but there are no grades.
Buyer’s ideas far from run-of-the-mill
The former Kennebec Mill’s new owner is renovating it, with plans for businesses, renting space and more.
Moscow looks over package of benefits from First Wind
The Boston developer says it is ‘looking seriously at developing a project in the Bingham area.’
Police find missing 15-year-old Skowhegan girl during traffic stop
SKOWHEGAN — The 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from her mother’s home in Skowhegan nearly two weeks ago has been found.
Madison couple dreams of veterans’ shelter on Main Street
“We feel the need is there. We want veterans to be self-sufficient and know they are worthy.”
Artwork inspired by local farms could be called truly organic
Those involved in a project that paired artists and farmers would like to see others do the same.