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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PublishedDecember 13, 2018
Waterville Ward 2 school board member resigns
Susan Reisert, a board member of four years, submitted her resignation this week because she is moving to Belgrade.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2018
Waterville city manager responds to criticism about idea of eliminating wards
Mayor Nick Isgro says “well-connected insiders” are behind the idea and that it would restrict local representation.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2018
Security cameras installed in downtown Farmington
The cameras are exepcted to increase security around municipal parking lots, intersections and businesses.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2018
SAD 49 plans to address aging Fairfield Primary School
The Maine State Board of Education toured the school, which is first on its construction priority list, on Wednesday and received an update on plans from the superintendent.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2018
Farmington continues with Front Street contractor despite concern
The owner of Ranger Contracting said delays on the first phase of the project were beyond the company’s control.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2018
Warden service: Check ice on water as conditions vary widely
Though temperatures have been colder than normal this winter, conditions on Maine’s bodies of water vary and people are advised to check the ice themselves before heading out to fish.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2018
Closure of longtime Norridgewock Christmas wreath company a sign of higher costs, industry challenges
The business is one of several in Maine to be affected by rising freight costs and pricing by size.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2018
Maine ethics commission rejects Waterville council candidate’s complaint
Former Ward 1 City Council candidate Cathy Weeks and supporters on Wednesday made their case before the ethics commission to investigate an anonymously distributed flyer she says cost her the race.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2018
Police: Driver from New York crossed line in fatal Cornville crash
A Cornville man whose truck allegedly was struck by the other driver also had a suspended driver’s license, police said.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2018
Police: Speed and road conditions may be factors in fatal Cornville crash
The crash on Shadagee Road killed 43-year-old Gregory Griffeth, of Cornville, and injured two others.
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