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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PublishedSeptember 1, 2018
RV crash injures four on I-95 in Palmyra
The crash in combination with heavy holiday traffic caused delays for several miles on I-95 north around mile 156.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2018
Oakland moves ahead with plans for new fire station
The town council and budget advisory committee have approved a price and plan for the project, which will now go before voters.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2018
Thomas Eastler, who brought racewalking to Maine, dies at 73
Thomas Eastler convinced the Maine Principals’ Association to recognize racewalking as a sport, making Maine one of only two states to do so.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2018
Residents voice support, worry about proposed Norridgewock landfill expansion
A public meeting Thursday night generated mostly support for the company behind the proposal, though some people did express concern.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2018
Franklin County officials release details of request to CMP, cry foul
Officials have requested millions of dollars’ worth of investment from Central Maine Power over a proposal for a new power line across the region, but they say CMP canceled a meeting to discuss their requests.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2018
Farmington officials, public tour proposed solar farm site
The Farmington Planning Board is in the midst of considering applications from NextEra Energy for the proposed 490-acre solar farm.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2018
GWI planning to bring broadband internet to Farmington
The company will be contacting residents over the next few weeks for feedback on interest in broadband and pricing.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2018
Colby student named chair of Waterville Democrats
Lily Herrmann was named chair of the Waterville Democratic Committee Monday, replacing outgoing chair Claude Francke.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2018
Proposal would expand Norridgewock landfill, add composting
A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday on a proposal that would add landfill capacity as well as composting at the Crossroads Facility.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2018
Waterville arts groups move out of The Center
Waterville Creates! and Common Street Arts are re-locating temporarily to the Hathaway Creative Center as plans progress for a downtown arts hub.
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