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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.

Maine

Farmington continues with Front Street contractor despite concern

by Rachel Ohm December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

The owner of Ranger Contracting said delays on the first phase of the project were beyond the company’s control.

Maine

Warden service: Check ice on water as conditions vary widely

by Rachel Ohm December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

Though temperatures have been colder than normal this winter, conditions on Maine’s bodies of water vary and people are advised to check the ice themselves before heading out to fish.

Business, Maine

Closure of longtime Norridgewock Christmas wreath company a sign of higher costs, industry challenges

by Rachel Ohm December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

The business is one of several in Maine to be affected by rising freight costs and pricing by size.

Maine, Politics

Maine ethics commission rejects Waterville council candidate’s complaint

by Rachel Ohm November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

Former Ward 1 City Council candidate Cathy Weeks and supporters on Wednesday made their case before the ethics commission to investigate an anonymously distributed flyer she says cost her the race.

Maine

Police: Driver from New York crossed line in fatal Cornville crash

by Rachel Ohm November 26, 2018November 27, 2018

A Cornville man whose truck allegedly was struck by the other driver also had a suspended driver’s license, police said.

Maine

Police: Speed and road conditions may be factors in fatal Cornville crash

by Rachel Ohm November 25, 2018November 26, 2018

The crash on Shadagee Road killed 43-year-old Gregory Griffeth, of Cornville, and injured two others.

Maine, Maine Crime

Unsolved murder of Skowhegan woman ‘open and active’ 12 years later

by Rachel Ohm November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

The body of Amy Drake, of Skowhegan, was found Nov. 24, 2006, in Norridgewock.

Maine

Norridgewock selectmen considering town manager’s request for pay raise

by Rachel Ohm November 22, 2018November 22, 2018

Town Manager Richard LaBelle said he completed his master’s degree in public administration this year and has asked for a raise beyond the automatic 3 percent in his contract.