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 5, 2016
Oakland marks tragedy one year later
Some details about the gunman have emerged, but friends and family say they probably will never know the motive behind the killing spree that left four dead.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2016
Cain returns money from Boston law firm accused of ‘straw donor scheme’
The Thornton Law Firm is accused of an illegal payback scheme to donate more than $1 million to Democratic candidates nationwide.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2016
Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he’ll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
Poll: Cain and Poliquin virtually tied, again
With less than two weeks until the election, the race between U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and Democratic challenger Emily Cain shows her up by one percentage point in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
Cain, Poliquin in dead heat
Eleven percent of likely voters are still undecided in Maine’s tight 2nd District race.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season
Hunting season for Maine residents begins with early success stories. The regular firearms season starts Monday.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Some servers in central Maine fear losing tips under Question 4
Many at smaller restaurants fear lower take-home pay even with a higher base pay.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Fairfield man indicted in wife’s murder
Valerie Tieman was shot in the head and buried in the backyard of her husband’s parents’ house.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Fairfield man indicted in wife’s murder
Valerie Tieman’s husband initially told police that she disappeared from his pickup truck outside of a Wal-Mart.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Pittsfield police chief dies unexpectedly
Known for his calm demeanor and ability to talk to anyone, Steve Emery had been Pittsfield’s police chief since 1994 and was planning to retire next year, according to town officials.
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