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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.

Vandals topple repaired headstones in St. Albans cemetery

by Rachel Ohm October 20, 2014October 21, 2014

A town cemetery that recently underwent $2,500 in repairs was vandalized last week and will cost about $2,000 to fix.

Local & State, News

Community service gives real life meaning to education at Carrabec High School

by Rachel Ohm October 19, 2014October 19, 2014

An AmeriCorps program in North Anson provides funding, organizes volunteers and gets students involved in a service program introduced at six Maine high schools last year.

Local & State

Madison manager told to leave Friday after announcing retirement

by Rachel Ohm October 15, 2014October 15, 2014

Dana Berry’s last day at the Madison Town Office will be Friday, despite plans to stay until December.

Elections, House, Local & State, Politics

Maine House District 105 candidates clash over jobs, welfare

by Rachel Ohm October 15, 2014October 15, 2014

Republican Joel Stetkis and Democrat Daniel Swain, both of Canaan, are competing to serve Cambridge, Hartland and St. Albans.

Local & State

Madison to seek bank proposals for $2.5m line of credit

by Rachel Ohm October 14, 2014October 14, 2014

The money would cover a tax shortfall caused by the devaluation of Madison Paper Industries; Town Manager Dana Berry also announces his retirement.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Police say Harmony man stabbed home invader

by Rachel Ohm October 14, 2014October 14, 2014

The Somerset County Sheriff’s office says a Highland Avenue homeowner was assaulted by three men who broke in before he stabbed one.

Local & State

Messalonskee community comes together to support families of stricken students

by Rachel Ohm October 13, 2014October 14, 2014

A field hockey game and a fundraiser at the Red Barn in Augusta drew hundreds in an outpouring of grief and camaraderie.

Local & State

Supporters of Indigenous Peoples Day celebrate in Skowhegan

by Rachel Ohm October 13, 2014October 13, 2014

The event was organized on Columbus Day to recognize the contributions Native Americans have made to society in contrast to the devastation they suffered in the wake of Christopher Columbus’ arrival.