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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

Norridgewock residents adopt new site plan ordinance, re-elect selectmen

by Rachel Ohm March 2, 2015March 9, 2015

At the annual town meeting, voters approved a $1.07 million budget and earmarked $250,000 for a new fire station.

Local & State, News

Norridgewock residents to consider building permits, lower budget at town meeting

by Rachel Ohm March 1, 2015March 2, 2015

There are no contested elections in the annual town meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Mill Stream Elementary School.

News

Cause of New Sharon fire undetermined

by Rachel Ohm March 1, 2015March 1, 2015

A family of seven is homeless after a fire destroyed the farmhouse they were renting on Weeks Mills Road Friday night.

Local & State, News

Board of Environmental Protection to consider Bingham Wind Project appeal

by Rachel Ohm March 1, 2015March 2, 2015

The appeal, filed by Friends of Maine’s Mountains, asks the board to overturn a DEP decision approving the construction of a 56-turbine wind farm in Somerset County.