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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PublishedDecember 3, 2015
Number of Maine pedestrians killed by motor vehicles is highest since 2005
So far, 16 pedestrians have been killed by motor vehicles this year, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2015
Madison Electric seeking bids on what could be state’s largest solar project
The public utility says it hopes to eventually buy a solar facility planned for the Madison Business Park.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2015
Waterville building cited for preservation
Federal and state tax credits help enable the renovation of a historic downtown property.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2015
Sixteen Maine properties praised for historic preservation efforts
Here’s a look at five in central Maine, including Waterville’s 2 Silver St., Augusta’s Campbell Barn, the Unity Food Hub, former Hallowell Granite Works and Cony Flatiron.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2015
Farmers feel loss after Waterville store closure
Farmers that sold produce and products to Barrels Community Market say they are still owed money and hope the cooperative’s abrupt closure is a lesson for the local food economy.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2015
Waterville high school play’s Tin Man costume is a dream come true
Waterville Senior High’s production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ benefits from a costume created by a sheet metal shop.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2015
Speed, alcohol cited in September accident in Palmyra
The crash killed a Hartland woman who was returning home from a birthday party with three children in the car.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2015
Cause of fire that displaced Waterville family, killed 2 dogs undetermined
The fire Thursday night on Louise Avenue started in the garage.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2015
Speed, alcohol cited in September crash that killed Hartland woman
The Sept. 27 crash on Raymond Road in Palmyra killed Aimee Lasco as she was driving back from a birthday party with her two young daughters and a friend’s daughter.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2015
Maine’s paper industry remains strong despite challenges, summit speakers say
Paper remains the state’s largest export, and the industry currently generates more than $270 million per year in wages.
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