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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PublishedAugust 27, 2014
Second family comes forward in Norridgewock cemetery mix-up
A relative of Judith and William LeMay says he didn’t realize that a town error led to his family using the cemetery plot of another family.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2014
Massive Bingham wind farm wins preliminary approval
The state Department of Environmental Protection will allow one week for public comment before issuing its final decision on the proposed $398 million project.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2014
Madison selectmen consider reassessing mill
Selectmen met Monday night to discuss ways to address the devaluation of Madison Paper Industries’ mill and an increase in property taxes for residents.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2014
One year after withdrawal, Athens looks forward to new school year
Having left Madison-based SAD 59, Athens residents feel community is stronger, more in control as teachers prepare to work with new technology.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2014
Former Alfond employee continues legacy in Norridgewock
A close relationship with Harold and Dorothy Alfond inspired Alice Emery to buy two eyesore lots and donate them to the town.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2014
Woman crashes into tree in Waterville
There were no injuries in the accident, which happened at around 2 p.m. Friday on Cool Street.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2014
Norridgewock sold cemetery plot to two families
The town is looking for relatives of Judith and William Tommy LeMay to help resolve a Sunset View Cemetery dispute.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2014
Drop in Madison mill value to hit schools, county next year
School district and county officials say there is little they can do now to offset property tax increases resulting from a decrease in the paper mill’s value.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2014
Waterville landlords unhappy with help for developers
Private rental property owners say subsidies and tax breaks for developers put them at a disadvantage.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2014
Skowhegan State Fair runs on wind energy
Two wind advocacy groups, seeking to promote the use of wind energy, donated enough electricity to run the 10-day fair.
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