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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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Portland City Council and police chief meet in private to discuss April 1 neo-Nazi rally
Officials cited an ongoing criminal investigation, details of which would need to remain confidential, as the reason the discussion was held in executive session.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Portland councilors approve contract to provide services at asylum seekers’ shelter
The contract was approved 8-1 for a 180-bed shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Portland looks for answers as new homeless encampments pop up around the city
With people living in at least 130 tents scattered throughout the city, officials have planned a listening session for next week to hear questions and concerns about encampments.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Portland City Council postpones budget vote in hopes of getting General Assistance relief
The city has asked Gov. Janet Mills to support an increase in General Assistance reimbursements, as well as for help with state coordination of services to asylum seekers and additional emergency shelters.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Landlords, realtors ramp up spending ahead of rent control referendum
Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
Assistant superintendent from Philadelphia chosen as Portland’s next schools leader
Ryan Scallon, who is an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia school system, will replace former superintendent Xavier Botana.
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
Campaign signs spark debate, and some confusion, over rent control referendum
The creator of the signs said they’re a satirical approach to opposing Question A, but some landlords and residents say they’re misleading.
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PublishedMay 31, 2023
State extends use of Saco hotel as transitional housing for asylum seekers
In its first year, the hotel has housed 440 people at a cost of $5.1 million. The state is hoping to keep it open through the end of next year.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Portland’s new city manager settles into the job with a long list of things to do
Danielle West, the first woman to serve in the position, takes over as the city confronts challenges with homelessness, an influx of asylum seekers and persistent staffing shortages.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Developer seeking new site to create shelter for asylum seekers
Kevin Bunker of Developers Collaborative said that 90 Blueberry Road in Portland ‘didn’t work out for a number of reasons’ and is no longer being considered for a 280-bed shelter.
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