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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PublishedApril 1, 2022
South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service
The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Portland looks to manage trash, safety related to food trucks on Eastern Prom
The city is aiming to address concerns about excessive trash and pedestrian safety, including a proposal that would create a ‘food truck court’ between Turner and Congress streets.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Portland breaks ground on new homeless services center in Riverton
The center, which will replace the existing Oxford Street Shelter, will have 208 beds and is expected to open next year.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Portland councilors warned of upcoming budget challenges facing city
An influx of asylum seekers, inflation and lagging revenues are some of the challenges facing the city as it works to develop the 2022-23 budget.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Fire at Belfast potato processing factory prompts evacuations, school and road closures
The blaze, believed to have started in a large deep-frying machine, gutted the Penobscot McCrum building and left 138 people out of work.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Portland Charter Commission draws closer to finalizing proposal for city leadership
The panel was presented with two leadership models on Wednesday, both of which call for the mayor to serve as the chief executive of the city.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Portland Charter Commission to take up proposals, including City Council size, code of ethics
The commission, which meets Wednesday, also is expected to continue debating leadership models under the guidance of two facilitators.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Portland council approves $30.8 million in capital improvement projects
Monday’s council meeting was the first in-person meeting in over 2 years because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Portland City Council to resume in-person meetings for first time in 2 years
The mayor asks those who come to ‘bring your patience’ as the city adjusts to in-person meetings for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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