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 15, 2015
Farmington forestry program training the next generation of loggers
A demand for loggers skilled in the high-tech modern practice of the ancient trade has prompted an expansion in logging certification programs at technical schools in Maine
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PublishedMarch 14, 2015
Starks residents reduce amount to be raised for roof repairs
The town hopes to apply for a grant that would help offset the cost of repairing the leaky community center roof, a project that is estimated to cost $70,000.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2015
Moscow voters to plan for town’s bicentennial
Two proposals related to the town’s 2016 bicentennial celebration are among 64 items to be considered at Monday night’s Town Meeting.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2015
Alfond Center students explore photography ‘journeys’ with Colby fellow
Photographer Eric Gottesman, who spent years documenting the effects of AIDS on young people in Ethiopia, has been working the past few months with Waterville kids.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
Starks residents to consider roofing, road projects
Selectmen and the town Budget Committee are asking for $70,000 to be appropriated for a new roof at the Starks Community Center.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2015
Skowhegan mill wants $2.2M tax refund
Even after the property tax valuation for the Sappi Mill was cut by $100 million last year, corporate owners of the Skowhegan mill want another $137 million cut in valuation as well as millions in tax refunds.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2015
Disabled Vassalboro musher takes dream trip to Alaska
With the help of friends and two social media campaigns, Joe Albee fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling to Alaska.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2015
North Anson gunstock manufacturer thrives in niche market
Machines are running around the clock in three shifts of workers as Cousineau Wood Products strives to meet demand for laminated wood products, in particular for high-quality gunstocks.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2015
Somerset County registrar misses work again
Diane Godin failed to report to work Thursday, the second time she has missed work since county commissioners adjusted her schedule to one day per month.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2015
Anson voters face smaller budget proposal
The town budget proposed by selectmen is nearly $75,000 less than the current spending package.
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