Findings from an investigation into the 2020 sinking of the Emmy Rose prompt a call for new inspections of ports meant to drain deck water.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland restaurant workers rally to oppose proposal eliminating tip credit
Servers, bartenders and others at the event Tuesday voiced opposition to Question D, saying it will lead to reduced tips, increased automation and could force some restaurants to close.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics
With Kate Snyder stepping aside, who will run for Portland mayor?
The election is still more than a year away and some potential candidates, including former Mayor Ethan Strimling and school board Chair Emily Figdor, said that right now they’re focused on other work.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder won’t seek reelection in 2023
Snyder said she wants voters this November to have a clear picture of proposed changes to the structure of city government, and how her plans fit in.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Girlfriend of man killed by York County sheriff’s deputy says he was tasered, shot twice
Tyler Woodburn was tasered several times and shot twice following an altercation with the deputy that apparently stemmed from a burnout while Woodburn was driving home, according to his fiancée.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals
Protect Portland’s Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Portland City Council to hold public hearing on charter commission proposals
The council will vote on eight proposed ballot questions and summaries from the Charter Commission after giving the public an opportunity Thursday to weigh in on the recommendations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Congress Square construction mishap leaves some residents without phone and internet
A spokesperson for Consolidated Communications said the company is working around the clock to restore service, and some customers reported regaining it a week after a work crew damaged a duct bank.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding
A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.
Posted inLocal & State
Part of High Street closed for days after another problem at Congress Square redesign site
The closure, because of construction-related damage to utility cables, comes amid tensions between the city and Gordon Contracting about delays and progress on the project.