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 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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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
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 30, 2019
Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Hearing on Rome junkyard postponed after owner injured in cleanup
Larry DiPietro Sr. was scheduled to be in court Wednesday to resolve a complaint from Rome about his property, but was injured when he fell on an excavator while trying to clean up the property.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Die-hards snag bargains at rainy 10-Mile Yard Sale
Some shoppers at the annual flea market that stretches from Cornville to Skowhegan say better deals and less traffic made braving Sunday’s rain worth it.
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PublishedMay 18, 2019
Benton’s alewife festival celebrates resurgence of fish
This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
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PublishedMay 17, 2019
Fairfield area school board authorizes independent review of administration
The board of School Administrative District 49 authorized the review after calls for the superintendent’s resignation amid the rollout of a restructuring plan.
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