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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PublishedJune 21, 2019
SAD 49 superintendent says variety of reasons account for staff resignations
Reza Namin said at least one other employee is leaving because he did not like an administrative restructuring plan.
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PublishedJune 21, 2019
Fairfield-area school board approves revised $27.36 million budget
The latest budget proposal includes $214,916 in new spending and funds both a pre-kindergarten program in Albion and an additional Reading Recovery program teacher.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Somerset County residents ask commissioners to vote again on CMP corridor support
The chair of the Somerset County commissioners and Commissioner Lloyd Trafton deny a conflict of interest and take no action on residents’ request for a new vote.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Fairfield area school board looks to revise out-of-balance budget
After hearing from residents Monday night, the board will reconvene Thursday to make changes and hopefully finalize a budget.
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PublishedJune 16, 2019
Meridians Kitchen & Bar opens in Fairfield, expanding from grocery shop
The new restaurant at 166 Main St. in Fairfield offers locally sourced and Maine-inspired dishes across the street from Meridians retail store.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Somerset commissioner resigns from nonprofit board after conflict of interest accusation
The county administrator said Friday that Lloyd Trafton has submitted his resignation to the board of Western Mountains and Rivers after complaints of a conflict of interest.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Distracted driving likely factor in three-vehicle Palmyra crash
A St. Albans woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were not deemed life-threatening after her car was rear-ended and pushed into a tractor-trailer on U.S. Route 2, police said.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Franklin County budget committee increases spending for nonprofits
The $6.74 million total county budget, up 2.7%, will now head to county commissioners for approval.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Beaver dam breach causes washout of Phillips road
A section of Route 4 near Pinkham Hill Road was closed for about five hours as the Maine DOT and the Phillips Highway Department worked on repairs.
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