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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PublishedFebruary 23, 2015
Madison selectmen consider town transfer station
Ending service with Waste Management Inc. of Norridgewock may reduce the town budget, selectmen hope.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2015
Madison residents to vote on abolishing Board of Assessors
With a significant drop in the tax value of Madison Paper Industries this year, some Madison residents are asking the town to transfer the assessors’ duties to selectmen.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2015
Women’s shelter in Solon expands
The expansion, from 10 beds to a shelter that can house 28 women and children, has been in the works for about three years.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2015
Pittsfield’s UTC Fire & Security closing draws near
Plant shutdown was announced nearly a year ago and company executives say the wind-down continues.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2015
Anson ice fishing derby serves up $5,000 bounty
Any fisherman who catches a specially tagged brook trout during the Anson Firemen’s Association Ice Fishing Derby at Embden Pond on Saturday will be awarded $5,000.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2015
Winslow teen looks back at forward-looking Apple
Alex Jason started collecting Apple computer products and memorabilia a few years ago, curating an Apple computer museum in the basement of the family home — and help from his dad.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2015
Waterville program marks 40 years of helping teen parents
The Teen Parent School Program was launched by the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers to help keep pregnant girls in school.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2015
Colby College applications on the rise
Recruitment push by new president, David Greene, financial aid changes have sparked 47 percent hike over last year.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2015
Central Maine blizzard warnings replaced by brutal wind, cold
The heavy snow forecast for Sunday tracked east of central Maine, leaving frigid, dangerously cold air in its wake.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2015
Connecticut man killed in Caratunk snowmobile crash
Lars Otto failed to negotiate a turn and was crushed by his snowmobile, according to the Maine Warden Service.
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