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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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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PublishedFebruary 14, 2015
Not-so-secret Valentines still surprise their spouses, year after year
A tradition begun 12 years ago by two women in Waterville has taken them on dates around the state and drawn in nine couples in all.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2015
Only wedding rings left unscathed in central Maine fire
Joyce Bragg said she believes it was a miracle that the rings were unblemished by the Albion Road fire last week.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2015
China woman displaced after Albion Road fire
Joyce Bragg is staying with relatives in Clinton after a fire destroyed her mobile home Thursday night, officials said.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2015
Maine man charged after allegedly taunting police dog
Jonathan Damon, 22, is also accused of challenging a police officer to a fight.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2015
Defunct Bingham mill revitalized as gym
The only health club in the Somerset County town of 1,000 is slowly adding hours and members.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2015
Madison Paper workers heading back to mill Monday
On hiatus since Jan. 24, the Somerset County mill should be in full production early next week, officials say.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2015
Store manager robbed by armed man in Waterville
Police say the man held up the manager of the Elm Plaza Rent-A-Center, stealing the store’s deposit bag.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2015
Community rallies to help Dexter farmer who lost barn, cows
Jason Bowden, who bought the farm in November, said he’s not sure whether to rebuild, but $6,000 has already been raised to help out.
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