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 11, 2022
Rep. Pingree submits bill to shorten asylum seekers’ wait for work authorization
The legislation, which comes as Portland sees an influx of asylum seekers, would shorten the waiting period for work eligibility to 30 days.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
State Board of Education denies Portland’s request to seek funds for consolidated high school
The board voted unanimously to deny the district’s request for a deadline waiver, but Portland could apply when the state opens a new application cycle for construction projects.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Portland council cites data, public feedback in ending mask mandate
A proposal tying hazard pay wages to any mask mandate is still expected to go before the council this month.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Portland City Council votes to repeal indoor mask mandate
The 7-2 decision to repeal the mask requirement in indoor public places takes effect in 10 days.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Portland council approves ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
Renowned Maine artist and author Ashley Bryan dies at 98
A former longtime resident of Little Cranberry Island, he wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was a prolific painter, illustrator, puppet-maker and stained-glass artist.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
Messy storm dumps over a foot of snow and sleet in some parts of Maine
The heaviest snow accumulation was in central and western Maine, though the weather caused messy driving conditions throughout the state.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue slight downward trend
There were 339 people hospitalized with the infectious disease on Saturday, the lowest number the state has seen in more than a month.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Portland council will consider whether to restore hazard pay for workers
A proposed amendment to the city’s mask mandate ordinance would put hazard pay back while the mask mandate remains in effect.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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