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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PublishedOctober 4, 2015
Madison trustees discuss future of Jacobs Pines
A pine forest in East Madison contains the story of high school teacher George Jacobs, who left the land to town residents after his death in 1986.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Duties sought by Madison could affect other Maine jobs
U.S. Sen. Angus King, who toured paper mills Friday in Madison and Rumford, said he is working to secure jobs in both mills while the U.S. government considers placing duties on paper imported from Canada.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Anson tax collector was paid randomly, with little oversight
Claudia Viles set her own hours and vacation time, and her salary was paid in different amounts sometimes as infrequently as twice per year, according to newly released invoice records.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Electrical fire causes temporary production stop at Cousineau’s in Anson
The early morning fire on Friday damaged a machine that disposes of sawdust, but the mill was back in full production after a few hours.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015
Upgraded Maine Academy of Natural Sciences building means enrollment increase
The recently renovated Charles E. Moody School on the Good Will-Hinckley campus boasts 200 solar panels, part of a $7 million renovation at the charter school.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015
Norridgewock town manager unconcerned about petition to oust her
Two stores in town have petitions that carry more than 100 signatures urging that Michelle Flewelling’s contract not be renewed, but at least one select board member says she’s happy with her.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2015
Norridgewock commissioners approve more spending for fixes at wastewater plant
Purchase of a new valve in a sewer containment tank was approved quickly at the first sewer commission meeting since a conflict-riddled meeting in August.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2015
Cause of fatal Palmyra accident remains unknown
State police and friends of Aimee Lasco said Tuesday that they had no new information on what might have caused the car accident Sunday afternoon that killed her and injured three children.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2015
Anson man arrested weeks after he allegedly jumped out of airborne pickup during chase
Zachary Erkson, of Anson, was arrested Monday on charges related to a police chase Sept. 4 and charged with four motor vehicle counts.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2015
At Common Ground, volunteers hope on-site recycling resonates
At the recycling and compost tent, volunteers hope that on-site efforts to sort through waste will help educate fairgoers about MOFGA’s mission.
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