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 10, 2019
Influx of exchange students fuels Temple Academy girls basketball
The Temple Academy girls basketball team, made up of students from nine countries, started the season with several players who had never touched a ball and is now headed to the state tournament with a 14-4 record.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Waterville high school to pilot new computer science program
An $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help a Boston-based nonprofit group develop a computer science pilot program at Waterville Senior High School.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2019
$4.6 million senior living center proposed in Madison
The Madison Board of Selectmen has approved a tax deal for Woodlands Senior Living; the proposal will now head to residents at a special town meeting.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Former Jackman physician assistant accused of sexual assault arrested in New Orleans
Gerald Keenan allegedly assaulted a young patient about two decades ago while he worked at the Jackman Community Health Center.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2019
CMP plans to negotiate benefits with stakeholders
The company will meet Tuesday with stakeholders about securing more benefits for the state of Maine in exchange for a 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2019
Farmington selectmen approve $6.1 million budget
The budget now will head to voters at Town Meeting, scheduled for March 25.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2019
10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat
Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
New Madison food cupboard chief shocked by criticism
Some residents express concern about the finances and operations of the People Who Care Food Cupboard, which recently came under the leadership of Shannon Drury.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Waterville plastic bag issue still pending before Maine Supreme Court
The two sides involved in a dispute over a controversial plastic bag referendum have filed arguments with the court, but a decision could be weeks away.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2019
Farmington officials to consider 5.5 percent budget increase
The $6.1 million municipal budget includes 2.54 percent raises for non-union employees and significant increases in water costs.
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