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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

Franklin County shelter surprises families with Christmas morning pet deliveries

by Rachel Ohm December 25, 2014December 25, 2014

The ASPCA says holiday deliveries are a growing trend at shelters as people look for creative ways to surprise their loved ones.

Local & State

Waterville Christmas Day dinner preparations underway

by Rachel Ohm December 23, 2014December 24, 2014

The Central Maine Family Christmas dinner, which is free and open to the public, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Local & State

Truck driver injured after rollover in Embden

by Rachel Ohm December 23, 2014December 23, 2014

The injuries to the driver are not life-threatening and the truck was carrying crushed limestone for L. Breton Transport of Marbleton, Quebec.

Local & State

Somerset County approves wind farm TIF district

by Rachel Ohm December 22, 2014December 23, 2014

The tax increment financing plan created Monday night is expected to return about $11 million in addition to a community benefits agreement between the county and First Wind.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Man charged in Wilton killing is son of convicted murderer

by Rachel Ohm December 22, 2014December 22, 2014

The state Attorney General’s office said Monday that they believe Dana Craney is the son of Dana A. Craney, who was convicted of murder in Androscoggin County in 1993.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Nokomis tech ‘Sherpas’ offer free support worldwide

by Rachel Ohm December 21, 2014December 21, 2014

So far, students at the Newport high school have helped people in South Korea, Europe and across the U.S., and hundreds have tuned in to watch their show, the Tech Sherpa Show.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Neighbors say Wilton man, charged with murdering grandmother, had abused her

by Rachel Ohm December 21, 2014December 22, 2014

Dana Craney, 22, is accused of killing 67-year-old Joanne Goudreau on Saturday, police said. Neighbors said he was odd, seen walking around with knives, but they didn’t think he would kill his grandmother.