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 21, 2015
Norridgewock man arrested after firing three rounds at neighbors’ house
William Longley allegedly accused his neighbors of kidnapping his girlfriend, threatened to kill them and then fired three rounds at their house Saturday, police said.
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PublishedJune 21, 2015
Local food ordinances gaining traction in Maine towns
They say it’s OK for farmers to bypass state and federal regulations when selling agricultural products directly to consumers.
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PublishedJune 19, 2015
Maine maker of biobricks envisions hot market for alternative fuel
John Webster’s compressed sawdust factory is moving from Berwick to Solon, with a goal to more than double production.
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PublishedJune 16, 2015
Waterville woman arrested after street confrontation
Codi Parker was charged with domestic violence assault Monday afternoon after screaming accusations and allegedly attacking a man on Spring Street.
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PublishedJune 13, 2015
Three children injured on roller coaster in Waterville
The injuries were mostly superficial as the ride appears to derail and unhook some carts.
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PublishedJune 12, 2015
Waterville carnival ride accident injures three children
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating what caused a roller coaster to come apart Friday evening at Head of Falls.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Anson missing town money climbs past $320,000
An auditor’s report shows that excise tax money missing over the last three years is more than four times what officials initially thought.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Clinton to hold special town meeting on police budget
Some town officials said Thursday they were surprised at the rejection of a budget for the Clinton Police Department, which will be reconsidered at a special town meeting Aug. 18.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Pittsfield students sent home after daylong lockdown
Police are investigating an alleged threat to a student at Warsaw Middle School on Thursday that sent SAD 53 schools into a lockdown.
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PublishedJune 3, 2015
Empire Beauty School in Waterville closing
The location will shut down June 30, along with five others nationwide as enrollments decline.
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