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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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Skowhegan apartment building damaged in fire
Five people were left homeless according to Skowhegan Fire Chief Richard Fowler.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
‘Thousands’ in damage in Waterville car burglary spree
About 20 vehicles were broken into late Sunday and early Monday, many of them with slashed tires and items stolen, police said.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Skowhegan man hospitalized after motorcycle hits deer
The deer ran out in front of the motorcycle early Monday morning, according to police.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2014
Skowhegan nurse saves man in Kennebec
Hannah Pillsbury jumped into the Kennebec River, got a life jacket from a nearby boat and dragged Peter Gary to safety.
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PublishedJune 30, 2014
Anson residents vote to buy new town office
The town has been renting the 5 Kennebec St. property since moving out of the old town office because of rodent, sewer and mold issues.
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PublishedJune 28, 2014
Anson residents to vote on town office building
The Board of Selectmen and building committee will present residents with three options for a new town office at a special town meeting Monday night.
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PublishedJune 28, 2014
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash on Waterville’s KMD
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Inland Hospital and then flown by helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center.
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PublishedJune 26, 2014
Five hurt when truck spills logs onto SUV
The logging truck blew a tire and flipped its load onto an SUV, sending the truck driver as well as four SUV passengers, including a baby, to the hospital.
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PublishedJune 26, 2014
Fly fishing teens study ecosystem of the Kennebec River
A dozen teenagers from around the country took part in the Maine Trout Unlimited Trout Camp in Solon.
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PublishedJune 25, 2014
Madison selectmen delay police cruiser decision
Paper mill tax negotiations have town officials leery about the tax rate despite residents’ push for added police protection.
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