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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PublishedNovember 16, 2015
Pedestrian struck in Waterville accident
Peter McGowan, a transient, allegedly walked into traffic on Main Street in Waterville and was struck through no fault of the driver, police said.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2015
Norridgewock asks for public input on town manager search
The Board of Selectmen is asking for public input at a Wednesday meeting to help in their search for a new town manager.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2015
Waterville shop makes ‘best attractions’ list with State House, Stephen King’s house
Travel writer’s list of ’17 Best Attractions in Maine’s Inland Cities’ groups Heirloom Antiques and Vintage with some of central Maine’s heavy hitters.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2015
Richard Dorian to become Maine Children’s Home executive director
Dorian will take the place of Sharon Abrams, who is retiring at the end of the year after working for more than 40 years at the Waterville organization.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2015
Judge to decide if victim’s past manslaughter conviction is relevant at Detroit murder trial
Attorneys for Jason Cote, accused of killing Ricky Cole in 2013, are seeking the release of confidential mental health documents related to threats Cole made about killing police and serving time in a New Hampshire jail.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2015
Unity College plans $6 million expansion
The college says it will formally announce plans Monday to construct a new energy-efficient academic building and 74-bed residence hall.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2015
Hundreds gather at the vigil in Oakland for the victims of last week’s shooting
At the Oakland boat landing vigil Sunday night local clergy called upon the community to offer their support to family of victims in a recent triple murder-suicide.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2015
Area bird-watchers count ducks on Belgrade’s North Pond
Sunday was the last in a series of bird-watching events at the Maine Lakes Resource Center for the year, but more events are planned for 2016.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2015
Eight arrested in Waterville fight
Police stunned one man and used pepper spray on others in an attempt to break up the fight on Temple Street early Sunday morning.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2015
Tractor-trailer damaged in Waterville I-95 accident
The crash took place after the truck’s driver fell asleep at the wheel around 3:40 a.m., police said.
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