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.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
Report recommends sweeping changes at UMaine law school
The proposal for changes in governance, funding and course offerings will be reviewed by UMaine System trustees, who must determine how to pay for the endeavor.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Maine’s top court says Arundel students can attend Thornton Academy Middle School
The Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling means RSU 21 will have to pay tuition, including $500,000 it already owes, for Arundel students to attend the private school in Saco.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
USM finds its hiring of former Kennebunk superintendent was done properly
But the internal review will yield some changes in the faculty hiring process, including a new requirement for diversity statements in all applications for permanent positions.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Portland district, teachers tentatively agree on 3-year contract
Officials with the district and the union are pleased to reach an agreement on a new contract, which is expected to be approved after teachers return to school on Aug. 26.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
University of Maine System to release findings on future of law school
A committee that has looked at the challenges facing Maine’s only law school is expected to release a report on its findings at the end of the week.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
Kennebunk school district investigation into racist incidents costs $78,078 so far
As the Kennebunk school district awaits the findings of the independent probe, officials say they’re already taking steps to address questions raised by a former teacher’s complaint.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Anonymous reporting tool gains traction in Maine schools
Those using ‘Say Something’ include Kennebunk-based RSU 21; Waterboro-based RSU 57; and Waterville Public Schools.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2019
State board approves $68 million concept for South Portland middle school
The proposed school on Wescott Road for grades 5-8 would be the first state-funded construction project in South Portland, the superintendent says.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2019
Portland enrolls asylum-seeking students in summer school
The district could add 77 students who are part of the recent wave of migrants from Africa as it explores how to handle the influx of English language learners for the coming school year.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Two groups apply to fill last open spot for charter school in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission expects to make a decision this fall on applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
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