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 5, 2015
State lawmakers tour Madison, Skowhegan mills
The stops were part of a tour Thursday that also included Sappi Fine Paper’s Westbrook Mill and that come before a Nov. 17 summit on the state of Maine’s paper industry.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2015
Neighbor of Oakland triple shooting heard gunshots, woman saying, ‘Please help me’
Herman DeRico killed himself after killing sisters Amy DeRosby and Amanda Bragg and Bragg’s partner, Michael Muzerolle, Wednesday night at the house where they all lived.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2015
All three Oakland shooting victims, as well as 3-year-old, were found on first floor
Victim Amy DeRosby, before she died, called 911 and gave police ‘valuable information’ about the rampage that killed herself, her sister and her sister’s boyfriend Wednesday night in Oakland.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2015
Madison career day part of larger Jobs for Maine’s Graduates initiative
Presenters from local businesses engaged students Wednesday at Madison Area Memorial High School as part of a new initiative to prepare Somerset County students for careers.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2015
Anson will appoint tax collector, adopt recall ordinance
Residents voted overwhelmingly to appoint the tax collector and to adopt a recall ordinance on Tuesday.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2015
Norridgewock to consider credit card policy
The Board of Selectmen will consider adopting a credit card policy on Wednesday, due in part to an increase in online purchases for the town sewer facility.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2015
Cambridge to consider new liquor laws
Voters will be asked to consider changes to the town’s liquor laws, including getting rid of one law that allows wine sales only on Sundays.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2015
Anson to vote on proposed recall ordinance
The ordinance outlines a process for the recall of elected officials and follows a recent lawsuit the town has filed against former Tax Collector Claudia Viles.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2015
Anson to consider changing how tax collector is hired
Question of whether to appoint or elect the tax collector highlights argument between town and resident control, some say.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2015
Maine’s new hunting silencer law draws muted fire as deer season begins
Proponents say a silencer reduces noise for both hunters and property owners, and while critics say it is a safety issue and may spur illegal activity, there has been little outcry.
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