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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PublishedAugust 17, 2018
Oakland town manager resigns, changes mind
Gary Bowman said he was under a lot of stress and isn’t proud of his decision to resign Wednesdy night, which he quickly took back Thursday.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2018
Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
Elected officials seeking the benefits as compensation for the construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect Project would not give details on what they’ve asked for.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2018
Waterville group behind plastic bag ban proposals calls mayor’s arguments misleading
Shoppers in The Concourse said they had mixed feelings about a proposed ban on plastic bags at large retailers, while Mayor Nick Isgro on Wednesday again took aim at the proposal in a Facebook post.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2018
Farmington faces request for nonprofit funding after county cuts
Selectmen said they need to look further into whether to reverse a policy against funding requests from outside agencies.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2018
490-acre solar farm proposal raises concerns in Farmington
The planning board has begun review of applications submitted by NextEra Energy for a $110 million solar project off U.S. Route 2.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2018
Students from Hong Kong experience Maine at UMF
A new summer program combines the exploration of Maine with English-language classes at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2018
Waterville mayor criticizes council for putting plastic bag ban on ballot
Councilors push back, saying the criticism is just the latest in divisive rhetoric from the Republican mayor.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2018
Franklin County postpones action on opiate lawsuit
Two of the county’s three commissioners said they continue to oppose the suit seeking to prosecute manufacturers of painkillers.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2018
Students arriving soon in new $25 million Colby dorm in downtown Waterville
Alfond Commons will be home to 200 students, all of whom will be participating in a civic engagement program to foster community relationships and problem solving.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2018
Unity woman, 18, dies in Burnham car crash
The driver of the vehicle, which crashed on Horseback Road Saturday night, had a learner’s permit and was treated for injuries, police said.
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