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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.

Local & State, News

Madison selectmen consider town transfer station

by Rachel Ohm February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

Ending service with Waste Management Inc. of Norridgewock may reduce the town budget, selectmen hope.

Local & State, News

Madison residents to vote on abolishing Board of Assessors

by Rachel Ohm February 22, 2015February 22, 2015

With a significant drop in the tax value of Madison Paper Industries this year, some Madison residents are asking the town to transfer the assessors’ duties to selectmen.

Local & State, News

Women’s shelter in Solon expands

by Rachel Ohm February 21, 2015February 21, 2015

The expansion, from 10 beds to a shelter that can house 28 women and children, has been in the works for about three years.

Business, Local & State

Pittsfield’s UTC Fire & Security closing draws near

by Rachel Ohm February 19, 2015February 20, 2015

Plant shutdown was announced nearly a year ago and company executives say the wind-down continues.

Local & State

Anson ice fishing derby serves up $5,000 bounty

by Rachel Ohm February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

Any fisherman who catches a specially tagged brook trout during the Anson Firemen’s Association Ice Fishing Derby at Embden Pond on Saturday will be awarded $5,000.

Local & State

Winslow teen looks back at forward-looking Apple

by Rachel Ohm February 16, 2015February 17, 2015

Alex Jason started collecting Apple computer products and memorabilia a few years ago, curating an Apple computer museum in the basement of the family home — and help from his dad.