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.

Local & State, News

South Portland hiker injured in New Hampshire in satisfactory condition at Maine Med

by Rachel Ohm April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Matt Kopyt sustained serious head injuries when he fell from a fire tower at the summit of Mt. Kearsarge North on Sunday, authorities said.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Lawmakers critical of first report out of Maine police fusion center

by Rachel Ohm April 1, 2022April 6, 2022

The report from the Maine Information and Analysis Center is the first of its kind following legislation passed last year for a new annual reporting requirement.

Local & State

South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service

by Rachel Ohm April 1, 2022March 31, 2022

The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.

Business, Local & State

Portland looks to manage trash, safety related to food trucks on Eastern Prom

by Rachel Ohm March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

The city is aiming to address concerns about excessive trash and pedestrian safety, including a proposal that would create a ‘food truck court’ between Turner and Congress streets.

Local & State

Portland breaks ground on new homeless services center in Riverton

by Rachel Ohm March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

The center, which will replace the existing Oxford Street Shelter, will have 208 beds and is expected to open next year.

Local & State

Portland councilors warned of upcoming budget challenges facing city

by Rachel Ohm March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

An influx of asylum seekers, inflation and lagging revenues are some of the challenges facing the city as it works to develop the 2022-23 budget.

Business, Local & State

Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit

by Rachel Ohm March 24, 2022March 25, 2022

Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.