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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PublishedFebruary 25, 2019
Skowhegan area school officials to reconsider ‘Indians’ nickname amid renewed debate
School Administrative District 54 board members said they anticipate action in the coming weeks, including the possibility of another vote.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Visitors defend ‘Indians’ nickname in Skowhegan
Four speakers meet with mostly supporters of keeping Skowhegan high school sports teams the ‘Indians.’
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2019
Waterville debate raises lingering questions about guns at public meetings
Proposed legislation this year might allow municipalities discretion to prohibit weapons at such venues.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Unity man arrested by state police on child porn charge
Scott Tedesco, 57, is charged with one count of possession of sexually explicit materials after police seized a tablet containing dozens of images of children under the age of 12.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to ‘preserve their Native American themed identities’ and supports use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
New Hampshire man struck in head with pellets while hunting in Somerset County
The man was hunting with a teenage hunter whom he instructed to shoot a snowshoe hare while on a guided hunt in Pleasant Ridge Plantation.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2019
UMF to move its early childhood learning center to renovated space in town
Officials say it will enhance programming while also saving the university money by not having to construct a new building.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2019
Influx of exchange students fuels Temple Academy girls basketball
The team, made up of students from nine countries, started the season with several players who had never touched a ball and is now headed to the state tournament with a 14-4 record.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Grant to help Boston-based group develop computer class at Waterville High School
With an $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation, the course is being introduced for ninth-grade students in the fall.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Former Jackman physician assistant accused of sexual assault arrested in New Orleans
Gerald Keenan allegedly assaulted a young patient about two decades ago while he worked at the Jackman Community Health Center.
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