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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PublishedSeptember 19, 2015
Norridgewock Sewer Commission recording reveals attack on town manager
Members of the board question Michelle Flewelling’s ‘attitude,’ attempt to hold an illegal executive session about her and dismiss her protests that language used toward her is demeaning.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2015
Viles pleads not guilty to Anson missing money charges
The former Anson tax collector was arraigned Thursday morning in Augusta in a Somerset County criminal case on charges related to $438,712 in missing excise tax money.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2015
Norridgewock selectmen ask sewer commissioners not to discuss personnel
After an executive session Wednesday night, the Board of Selectmen asked the commissioners to not discuss personnel and to remove any mention of personnel issues from meeting minutes.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2015
Anson appoints deputy tax collector
The appointment of Maddy Pierce as a full-time deputy tax collector follows the resignation of Tax Collector Claudia Viles whose bonding was rescinded after she was indicted on 13 charges related to tax fraud earlier this month.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2015
Plans to reopen Waterville’s Barrels Market on hold
The Main Street store closed for a month for restructuring, but directors of the Waterville Food Cooperative told members Wednesday morning it ‘won’t reopen as planned.’
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2015
Norridgewock sewer commission chairwoman says ‘chaotic’ meeting has her seeking legal advice
Kristina Gossman said she is frustrated with the board after a meeting last week in which members wanted to have an illegal private session about the town manager.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2015
Madison to review property maintenance
A new Property Maintenance Committee will meet Wednesday to review the town’s Property Maintenance Ordinance, enacted in 2012.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2015
Somerset County leaders discuss status as state’s least healthy county tag
A forum sparked by the 2015 County Health Rankings drew about 90 people to Skowhegan on Monday.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2015
Viles resigns from Anson tax collector post
The Maine Municipal Association issued a letter last week saying it could not provide bonding for any money she handled.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2015
Three injured in head-on collision in Norridgewock
A driver who crossed the center line on Route 139 said she was tired and may have blacked out, police said.
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