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 3, 2015
Madison residents to weigh in on police department options
A public hearing will be held Monday on a proposal to turn control of the Madison Police Department over to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Waterville’s former Ken-A-Set store will host Israeli artist, community exhibit
Shirel Horovitz, visiting from Tel Aviv, will open a temporary studio and classroom in the vacant College Avenue building.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2015
Investigators unable to determine cause of fire at Belgrade auto shop
The fire at Ray’s Auto on Monday destroyed the business and thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, and the owners are unsure whether they will rebuild.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2015
Madison intersection may get warning system
A traffic sign will light up when cars on Route 148 approach the intersection of Blackwell Hill and Russell roads, the site of several accidents.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2015
Fire destroys Ray’s Auto in North Belgrade
The state fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire of the Dustin Drive shop.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2015
Cornville attorney pursues love of art
Assistant Attorney General John Alsop, a former Somerset County defense attorney, earned recent accolades at the Maine Open Juried Art Show.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2015
Jackman residents to consider 13 percent budget increase
Residents at Town Meeting are being asked to approve additional funds for renovations at the Jackman Health Center.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2015
New Sharon couple saved by kids after 2014 overdoses arrested again
Daniel Villacci and Tabatha Schoubroek face charges of trafficking and child endangerment after a methamphetamine laboratory raid at their home on Farmington Falls Road.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2015
Bingham students hope to boost town’s cardiovascular health
Residents can get pedometers and new walking shoes through the local health center, aided by a fundraiser by Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School students.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2015
Pizza delivery man escapes injury in Waterville SUV fire
A fire that broke out in a truck outside a Pizza Hut in Waterville damaged the vehicle, but the driver, a Vassalboro man, escaped injury.
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