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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PublishedJuly 24, 2018
Waterville budget repeal effort falls short
A petition to repeal the $41.9 million budget garnered 268 signatures but needed 857 to reopen the budget.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2018
Waldo County on edge after two overdose deaths in Belfast
One of the deaths was a resident of the Maine Coastal Regional Re-entry Center, a residential center that helps incarcerated men transition back to the community.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2018
Waterville police respond to report of cat with arrow in back
The animal appeared to have a short arrow in its back but took off on Water Street before police could catch it.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2018
Waterville councilor Lessing reflects on time in office
The former Ward 3 councilor said her decision to move to Iowa was not influenced by the recent atmosphere in city politics.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2018
MIFF heads into final weekend in Waterville
A student film and video showcase, a Maine filmmaker forum and the closing night film and ceremony are in store before the Maine International Film Festival draws to a close.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2018
Verso announces upgrades at Jay mill, focus on specialty papers
The company said it is looking to “reposition 100 percent of the Androscoggin Mill’s production to serve specialty paper and packaging markets.”
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Farmington plans to install downtown security cameras
The Farmington Police Department will be asking local businesses to volunteer their buildings and wireless internet for the cameras to work.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
UMF fitness center director dies of cancer
Jim Toner worked in Waterville city government for years before going to UMF, where he founded an outdoor recreation program and a canoe and kayak race.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Franklin commissioners set date for TIF workshop
At a meeting Tuesday, the commission also approved a memorandum for superior court renovations scheduled to start later this week.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2018
CMP touts benefits of power line project in Farmington
A public meeting drew about 100 people, many of whom voiced opposition with signs and stickers against the project.
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