Rachel covers K-12 schools, higher education and statewide education issues for the Press Herald. She previously covered Franklin and Somerset counties for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and higher education at the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to her arrival in Maine, Rachel spent time in New York City and earned a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. A native of upstate New York, she loves the outdoorsy life in Maine and spends as much time hiking and exploring the coast as possible.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2019
Kennebunkport doctor’s license placed on probation
Dr. Calvin Fuhrmann is accused of overprescribing drugs to a man struggling with addiction.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Kennebunk-area school board mishandled superintendent’s hiring, chairwoman says
Mary Beth Luce says confusion about internet searches led the board to overlook information it should have discussed with Maryann Perry before hiring her as interim superintendent.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2019
Welcome to the dog days of Portland’s mayoral race
As the contest begins to heat up, 3 of the 4 candidates resort to posting pictures of adorable dogs out on the campaign trail.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Kennebunk-area school district defends hiring of interim superintendent
The school district acknowledges concerns have been raised about the appointment of Maryann Perry, but says the hiring process was thorough.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Kennebunk-area school board decides not to investigate hiring of interim superintendent
The board votes 9-3 against a probe into the hiring of MaryAnn Perry, who reportedly came under fire for her handling of special education funds in Marblehead, Mass.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
Student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Charter school in Unity will take final spot allowed under state law
The Ecology Learning Center, which would serve high schools students on the campus of Unity College, received unanimous approval from the Maine Charter School Commission.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2019
Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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