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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PublishedOctober 20, 2018
Fire destroys Fairfield duplex
Five fire departments were called to the scene on Winter Street to fight blaze, said a captain with the Fairfield Fire Department.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Many testify against, some for CMP transmission line project
Wednesday night’s public hearing at the Maine PUC was the last chance for public comment as the commission considers whether to approve the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Paper machine at shuttered Madison mill sold to Chinese company
The mill property remains for sale for $2.5 million, and the owners are hoping the removal of the machine will entice a buyer.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2018
Franklin County jail administration laments staffing shortages
In a five-page letter, the assistant jail administrator pleads with county commissioners to hire more corrections officers.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2018
Residents express few concerns at public hearing on Farmington solar project
A handful of residents asked questions about health, traffic and visual impacts of the proposed solar farm.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Farmington to hold public hearing on NextEra solar project
The planning board has also approached the company about moving panels away from a residential area in Stanwood Park Circle.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2018
With new Kingfield area trails, Franklin County builds on reputation as mountain bike destination
A private bike park opened in July and new trails are being built in Kingfield, both of which add to an existing network in Carrabassett Valley.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2018
Lakes groups say $1.1 million treatment on East Pond successful in combating algae attack
The alum treatment applied in June and again this week to the Smithfield area pond is expected to cut down on algae levels for about the next 20 years.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2018
Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
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PublishedOctober 10, 2018
Murals pop up in Waterville as part of public art project
A series of murals behind The Concourse are part of a public art project to beautify a long-neglected area.
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