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 7, 2019
Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Madison residents to consider spending on capital projects at Town Meeting
Officials are proposing a 14% overall budget increase that would come largely from undesignated funds and is not expected to increase the tax rate.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Skowhegan woman seriously injured in Anson rollover crash
Jennifer Beaulieu was traveling east on New Portland road Thursday night when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times, police said.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Lawrence High School graduates told to ‘push through the negative’
Former Principal Mark Campbell delivered opening remarks and handed out diplomas at Thursday’s commencement, a move cheered by many students.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Public speaks out in support of Franklin County nonprofit funding
During a public hearing Wednesday night, several people asked the Franklin County Budget Committee to reconsider cuts to funding for nonprofit groups.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Eight people homeless after mobile home fire in Starks
The Starks fire chief declined to comment on the fire, which homeowner Deborah Ashby said she was told might have been caused by an electrical problem.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Meetings in Embden, Solon, New Portland to address revised school budget
Residents can talk with the superintendent of RSU 74 at public meetings this week before the $10.5 million budget heads to referendum.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
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PublishedMay 31, 2019
Madison man killed after losing control of motorcycle in Anson crash
Barry K. Morriss was riding home from purchasing the bike when he lost control and was thrown into a ditch, police said.
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PublishedMay 31, 2019
Fairfield area school board reverses some parts of controversial restructuring plan
After spending $417,665 to buy out three former administrators, the board of SAD 49 took steps Thursday to hire replacements for two of the positions.
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