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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.

SAD 49 superintendent says variety of reasons account for staff resignations

by Rachel Ohm June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

Reza Namin said at least one other employee is leaving because he did not like an administrative restructuring plan.

Fairfield-area school board approves revised $27.36 million budget

by Rachel Ohm June 21, 2019June 21, 2019

The latest budget proposal includes $214,916 in new spending and funds both a pre-kindergarten program in Albion and an additional Reading Recovery program teacher.

Maine

Somerset County residents ask commissioners to vote again on CMP corridor support

by Rachel Ohm June 19, 2019August 22, 2019

The chair of the Somerset County commissioners and Commissioner Lloyd Trafton deny a conflict of interest and take no action on residents’ request for a new vote.

Maine

Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending

by Rachel Ohm June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.

Maine, Schools and Education

Fairfield area school board looks to revise out-of-balance budget

by Rachel Ohm June 17, 2019June 18, 2019

After hearing from residents Monday night, the board will reconvene Thursday to make changes and hopefully finalize a budget.

Business, Maine, News

Meridians Kitchen & Bar opens in Fairfield, expanding from grocery shop

by Rachel Ohm June 16, 2019June 16, 2019

The new restaurant at 166 Main St. in Fairfield offers locally sourced and Maine-inspired dishes across the street from Meridians retail store.

Maine

Somerset commissioner resigns from nonprofit board after conflict of interest accusation

by Rachel Ohm June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The county administrator said Friday that Lloyd Trafton has submitted his resignation to the board of Western Mountains and Rivers after complaints of a conflict of interest.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Distracted driving likely factor in three-vehicle Palmyra crash

by Rachel Ohm June 13, 2019January 3, 2025

A St. Albans woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not deemed life-threatening after her car was rear-ended and pushed into a tractor-trailer on U.S. Route 2, police said.