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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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Portland police chief walks out of meeting as school board asks for more time on body camera issue
Board members voted unanimously to ask the police department to put a hold on having school resource officers use body cameras.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Maine online charter school gets 5-year renewal, with conditions
The Maine Charter School Commission votes 6-1 Tuesday to renew the charter for Maine Virtual Academy, despite performance concerns raised in a report in January.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
USM receives $500,000 to establish endowed scholarship for veterans
The gift from Joe and Sheri Boulos of Falmouth will provide financial and academic resources for veterans in coordination with the USM Office of Veterans Services.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
Lessons to learn from a school resource officer
Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Sen. King pushes for law to ensure banking access for cannabis businesses
The SAFE Banking Act, already approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, would open the door for the hemp and cannabis industries to access financial services that are open to other legal businesses.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Tenants of Portland apartments are told they won’t get evicted but will see rents increase
In a letter rescinding eviction notices, the Massachusetts-based company tells renters at Woodwinds Apartments that it plans to put money into the complex and ‘if it works out, we would love to have you stay.’
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Company apologizes for eviction notices sent to low-income tenants in Portland
The management company that oversees 240 Harvard St. said that eviction letters issued to residents who use Section 8 housing vouchers were an error and it plans to accommodate all tenants as it does renovations.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2019
Auburn students feel targeted by high school’s attempt to address bias
School officials used the intercom to summon some students to a meeting about anti-bias focus groups, which, they say, violated their privacy and made them targets in a school struggling with discrimination.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
The ‘Oscars of Teaching’: Gorham teacher wins national Milken award
Adam Parvanta, who teaches students how to use technology for story-telling, is Maine’s first Milken Educator Award winner since 2015.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Maine students’ test scores come in slightly above national averages
Economically disadvantaged and minority students’ scores come in lower than others,’ also mirroring national trends.
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