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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PublishedMarch 25, 2014
Starks Fire Department hopes to recruit some volunteers
A shortage of firefighters has more of an impact than just fewer people to fight a fire, it drains resources from neighboring towns and can even increase homeowners insurance.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2014
Pennsylvania hatchery ignored postal weather warnings, leading to dead chicks for Mercer farmer
Losing a few birds is part of business, but an entire shipment is a problem, according to farmer Dan Charles.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2014
Norridgewock man’s gun tattoo, police response spark national debate
A life-like tattoo of a gun was mistaken for a real one in an incident that some say prompted overreaction from police last week.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Madison officials seeks federal money to fix downtown ‘eyesore’
The owner of the adjacent Main Street property has bought the lot where a building burned in 2012 and the town hopes a federal grant will help pay for cleanup.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2014
Summit gas line build will continue to affect Norridgewock businesses
Selectmen and residents in remaining natural gas pipeline construction area say the project delays are hurting downtown business.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Jackman residents to vote on budget hike, Newtown Field Airport improvements
Four increases in costs, including those incurred for sand, salt and plowing, have led to a $2.2 million budget.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Norridgewock man with gun tattoo wakes up to armed police
Police said workers with Lucas Tree Experts mistook Michael Smith’s tattoo for a real gun when he appeared outside shirtless Tuesday morning.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Starks man in fair condition following Solon snowmobile accident
The Monday accident appears to be related to a mechanical problem with the snowmobile, but remains under investigation.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Madison Paper CEO frustrated by delay in natural gas pipeline
Madison Paper Industries is not connected to natural gas, a problem that local officials say is connected to drilling delays in Norridgewock.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Starks man injured in snowmobile accident on Route 201
A mechanical problem with the snowmobile may have been a factor in the Solon crash, according to police.
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