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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PublishedMarch 1, 2019
Norridgewock to consider 18 percent budget decrease at Town Meeting
Residents also will consider funding for wastewater treatment upgrades and will hear from the fire chief about the possibility of adding full-time firefighters.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2019
Mother of Oakland woman shot by police in 2017 files wrongful death suit
Jessica Fagre filed the lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Ambroshia Fagre, who was shot and killed in 2017 as police investigated a home invasion in which her boyfriend was a suspect.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2019
SAD 49 board mulls gifted and talented education proposal
The board of the Fairfield-based school district decided to seek more information on how the district would pay for and implement a gifted and talented program before authorizing the superintendent to apply for state funding.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2019
Anson voters to consider increase in legal fees for Viles, Madison mill cases
Residents at Town Meeting on Saturday will consider a 2.6 percent overall budget increase.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2019
Former Waterville Councilor Dupont named city Democratic chairwoman
Former Waterville City Councilor Jackie Dupont was picked Wednesday night to be chairwoman of the Waterville Democratic Committee.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2019
Bingham residents to consider budget, increased ambulance cost
Residents will consider raising $638,090 from taxation Monday at Town Meeting, an increase of about 5 percent from the current budget.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Central Maine Power, opponent address NECEC project in Farmington
Spokesmen for Central Maine Power tout the benefits of the New England Clean Energy Connect project while the Natural Resources Council of Maine says it remains opposed.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
Skowhegan area school officials to mull ‘Indians’ nickname again amid renewed debate
School Administrative District 54 board members said they anticipate action in the coming weeks, including the possibility of another vote, following renewed debate by supporters and opponents of the Indians nickname.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
National group defends ‘Indians’ name, meets with Skowhegan supporters
Members of the Native American Guardians Association said at a private event the Skowhegan “Indians” name honors Native American heritage and should be preserved.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2019
Waterville debate raises lingering questions about guns at public meetings
The reaction to a gun ban at the Waterville City Council’s new meeting location exemplifies an ongoing statewide debate that might involve proposed legislation this year aimed at allowing municipalities discretion to prohibit weapons at such venues.
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