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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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Portland charter commission hears proposals for City Hall leadership
The commission mainly asked questions on the two proposals Wednesday and is expected to deliberate and hear from the public at a later date.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Portland council to consider banning sales of flavored tobacco products
The city would join Bangor and more than 330 municipalities around the U.S. that have passed restrictions on flavored tobacco.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Family engagement specialist in Portland schools is in running for national award
Betsy Paz-Gyimesi is one of two Maine school employees being considered for the national RISE Award.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Portland charter commission to discuss changes for mayor, city manager
A committee is bringing two proposals to the panel with varying degrees of power to be given to the mayor.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Proposal to combine Portland high schools sparks interest and questions
School board Chair Emily Figdor said she supports pursuing state funding for a high school that includes career, technical and adult education, and hopes the state will approve a waiver so the district can start a community conversation.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Portland floats plan to combine its high schools
The district is asking the state if it can be considered for funding of a ‘model 21st-century community secondary and postsecondary school’ that may include Portland and Deering high schools, adult, and career and technical education.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Hunker down or plunge in? Omicron surge prompts a range of responses
Some people have never let down their guard during the pandemic. Some did for a bit, but no longer. Others are resigned about their risks and think everyone will end up getting COVID.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Assignment for schools: Increase teacher diversity
New funding in Portland is expected to help educators of color already in the school system move up as well as recruit diverse newcomers.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2022
Mask mandate leads to broader backlash against Portland city councilor
Andrew Zarro said stickers sold in his shop last month were satirical but are being used against him because he pushed for a mask mandate in the city.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Portland councilor says he is being targeted for vote on city’s new mask mandate
Councilor Andrew Zarro, who sponsored the ordinance, said he has received threats and attacks on his character since the City Council’s vote to approve it Monday.
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