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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.

Waterville group told diplomacy needed for Syria solution

by Rachel Ohm April 15, 2015April 15, 2015

Middle East expert Eric Hooglund, of Belgrade Lakes, and retired from Sweden’s Lund University spoke at the Mid-Maine Global Forum.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Fairfield apartment fire considered suspicious

by Rachel Ohm April 14, 2015April 14, 2015

A fire that damaged an apartment building on Summit Street Monday night is believed to have been intentionally set, according to the building’s owner.

Local & State, MMCC Annual Awards

Waterville librarian named chamber’s Outstanding Professional

by Rachel Ohm April 13, 2015April 22, 2015

Tammy Rabideau connects visitors of the library with area job resources and has also been an organizer behind community events such as the Maine Poetry Express and PechaKucha Night Waterville.

Local & State, News

Teen charged with killing father was on verge of homelessness, his brother says

by Rachel Ohm April 12, 2015April 13, 2015

Colby Hodgdon’s brother, Stevie Hodgdon, says he knew of no problems between his brother and their father, Steven, who was killed in Troy in March.

Local & State, News

Oxen help harvest maple syrup at Belgrade farm

by Rachel Ohm April 11, 2015April 11, 2015

At Winterberry Farm, oxen Red and Star help 15-year-old Gil Whitehead produce maple syrup.

Local & State, MMCC Annual Awards, News

Mid-Maine Chamber recognizes Clinton man for volunteerism

by Rachel Ohm April 11, 2015April 22, 2015

Gary Poulin, a sales representative at EZtoUse.com, is being recognized with the Elias A. Joseph Award for his roles at the chamber and other community organizations.

Local & State

Madison’s Somerset Abbey opens as event space in former church

by Rachel Ohm April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

The former Madison Congregational Church hosted comedian Bob Marley and drew about 100 people to the downtown space Thursday night.

Local & State

Madison residents question police consolidation

by Rachel Ohm April 6, 2015April 7, 2015

Concerns regarding a plan that would turn control of the local police force over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office included the long term-cost, ownership of police department equipment and coverage by officers.