Rachel Ohm

Staff Writer

Rachel covers K-12 schools, higher education and statewide education issues for the Press Herald. She previously covered Franklin and Somerset counties for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and higher education at the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to her arrival in Maine, Rachel spent time in New York City and earned a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. A native of upstate New York, she loves the outdoorsy life in Maine and spends as much time hiking and exploring the coast as possible.

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Published
July 17, 2023

Portland council presses pause on proposal to change referendum process

The council voted 6-3 Monday night to indefinitely postpone action on a proposal to make several changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process.
Published
July 17, 2023

Portland is bringing back home-share program for asylum seekers

Hosts in Portland will be eligible for payment but are being asked to commit to a longer time frame than in 2019, when a voluntary program was used to house people leaving the Portland Expo.
Published
July 15, 2023

Flood watch in effect across Maine with more rain expected Sunday

Multiple rounds of torrential rainfall could produce flash flooding starting midmorning Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
July 13, 2023

Additional state GA funding should prevent higher tax increase in Portland budget

The city is expected to get about $7.45 million from the state to offset General Assistance costs over the next year.
Published
July 10, 2023

Nonprofit trust buying Press Herald, other Maine newspapers in landmark deal

The National Trust for Local News has agreed to purchase 5 of the state’s 6 daily papers and 17 of its weeklies in an effort to preserve local journalism.
Published
July 9, 2023

They couldn’t find an apartment in Portland. So they got a bus.

But after two years, it hasn’t been the adventurous solution Jeremy and Taylor Michelson had imagined. Their home has been idled outside a U-Haul facility, racking up thousands of dollars in parking tickets.
Published
July 4, 2023

One person injured in shooting on Naples Causeway

Police were searching for a suspect late Tuesday, but said there was no ongoing threat. Route 302 was closed in the area of the shooting.
Published
July 4, 2023

18-year-old seriously injured in ATV crash in Brooks

Zach Turner of Unity was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Published
July 4, 2023

Fireworks in Portland moved to (hopefully drier) Wednesday night

The rained-out Fourth of July show will go on at 9:15 p.m. on the Eastern Promenade.
Published
July 3, 2023

Greater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures

Executive Director Sarah Hansen is the fourth staff member to leave the nonprofit, along with the director of advocacy, the director of philanthropy and the community outreach manager.