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 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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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Loose llama charges man in central Maine but makes nice before going home
Even though Gilbert the llama spit at him – twice – the Madison man takes care of him until his owner is found.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
Siblings say Fairfield woman generous, loved
Police are still silent on the circumstances surrounding Amber Cobb’s drowning in the Kennebec River last Tuesday.
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PublishedMay 27, 2015
Police investigate drowning of Fairfield woman in Kennebec River
Maine State Police seek to discover where and how Amber Cobb, 31, entered the river.
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PublishedMay 26, 2015
Maine town moves memorial long tended by soldier’s family
East Madison saves a memorial that means much to one proud family from falling into a stream.
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PublishedMay 25, 2015
Skowhegan handbell ringers to perform at Carnegie Hall
Eight members of the Over the River Ringers will play in a benefit concert.
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PublishedMay 25, 2015
Waldoboro couple recovering from Sidney motorcycle crash
Michael Tracy, 59, sustained life-threatening injuries after suffering a medical event while riding with his wife, Cynthia Tracy, police say.
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PublishedMay 24, 2015
Two people injured, one seriously, in motorcycle accident in Sidney
The driver suffered a medical event that triggered the crash, Maine State Police say.
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