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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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Two groups apply to fill last open spot for charter school in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission expects to make a decision this fall on applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Maine keeps charter school cap at 10, as states weigh impact of expansions
The legislation, along with another bill limiting the number of students who can enroll at the state’s two virtual charter schools, is enacted without the governor’s signature.
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PublishedJune 27, 2019
Jason Judd named new executive director of Educate Maine
Judd, who serves as the nonprofit’s deputy executive director, will replace Ed Cervone, Educate Maine announced Thursday.
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PublishedJune 21, 2019
Fawn found on Oakland’s Webb Road thriving at Vassalboro wildlife care center
Experts caution that while early summer is a busy time for wildlife, in most cases young animals should be left alone or concerns should be reported to a wildlife specialist.
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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 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 over conflict concerns
Commissioner Lloyd Trafton sits on the board of Western Mountains & Rivers Corp., which stands to benefit from a controversial transmission line project.
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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 9, 2019
Vandals take 120 whoopie pies in Skowhegan Lions Club break-in
A refrigerator of cookies was also emptied and a gallon of iced tea was half-drunk, the club’s leader says.
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PublishedJune 8, 2019
Tractor-trailer catches fire at Walmart in Waterville
The truck was carrying pallets of cardboard and plastic to take to a Bangor recycling facility Saturday morning.
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