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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PublishedMarch 2, 2015
Fire leaves New Sharon family homeless
Officials say they cannot determine the cause of the blaze because damage to the home was so extensive.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2015
Wind opponents hope for reversal on project
An approved plan for a 56-turbine farm in Somerset County has several flaws, critics say.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2015
Madison mill joins complaint against Canadian papermaker
The Coalition for Fair Paper Imports, which includes Madison Paper in Maine, has filed a petition alleging that Canadian producers of supercalendered paper are unfairly benefiting from government subsidies.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2015
Cornville man killed when propane truck hits frost heave, overturns
It did not appear that any propane spilled in the crash in Athens.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
County, weather officials keeping an eye on Madison ice jam
With warmer weather due soon, county officials and the National Weather Service are watching for signs of flooding.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2015
Madison, Skowhegan mill revaluations to be aired at State House
Town officials will speak on two bills that would require the property tax base used to calculate school subsidies and county taxes to reflect mill properties’ reduced tax value.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2015
UTC Fire & Security plant in Pittsfield winds down operations
UTC Fire & Security, a manufacturer of fire safety and security products, says work will continue for a few weeks beyond March 1 but will not specify a date.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2015
Winslow teen looks back at forward-looking Apple
Alex Jason started collecting Apple computer products and memorabilia a few years ago, curating an Apple computer museum in the basement of the family home — and help from his dad.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2015
Colby College applications on the rise
Recruitment push by new president, David Greene, financial aid changes have sparked 47 percent hike over last year.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2015
Connecticut man killed in Caratunk snowmobile crash
Lars Otto failed to negotiate a turn and was crushed by his snowmobile, according to the Maine Warden Service.
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