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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PublishedMay 20, 2019
Anson area school district to consider revised $10.5 million budget
RSU 74 officials trimmed an additional $80,000 from the proposed school budget after it was rejected by voters.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Die-hard shoppers snag the deals at a rainy 10-Mile Yard Sale
Some shoppers at the annual flea market and lawn sale from Cornville to Skowhegan said better deals and less traffic made braving Sunday’s rain worth it.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Morning Sentinel May 19 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, May 19, 2019.
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PublishedMay 18, 2019
Central Maine Sunday May 18 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for May 18, 2019.
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PublishedMay 18, 2019
Benton’s alewife festival celebrates resurgence of fish after dam removals
This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
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PublishedMay 17, 2019
KVCC grad to pursue new career path after stroke, son’s cancer diagnosis
Joe Seigars, of Palermo, went back to school after a minor stroke forced him into a new career; he earned his degree while caring for his son with leukemia.
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PublishedMay 17, 2019
Fairfield area school board authorizes independent review of administration
The board of School Administrative District 49 authorized the review after calls for the superintendent’s resignation amid the rollout of a restructuring plan.
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PublishedMay 16, 2019
Police seize drugs, cash after arrest of suspected dealer in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont, of Massachusetts, allegedly was driving to Maine to sell drugs but arrived at the wrong address and tried to force his way into the home, police said.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
Massachusetts man arrested after attempted break-in in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont is charged with criminal threatening after trying to break into a house on Wyman Road and being confronted by the homeowner, police said.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
Madison residents approve $10.2 million school budget
The budget for the 2019-2020 school year was approved 105-25 in a referendum Tuesday.
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