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 26, 2018
An incredible match: Oakland boy’s ‘sister’ recalls special bond
Parker Stevens and Emily Larsen met in the ShineOnCass program, which was founded in memory of Cassidy Charette.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2018
Oakland boy, 8, died when he shot himself while handling father’s gun
Parker Stevens was in a closet at his home when the gun fired and he died of a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2018
Police investigating death of 8-year-old boy at a home in Oakland
Few details were available Tuesday night about a death being investigated by police from two agencies on Church Street.
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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
Ex-councilor reflects on turbulent term as she departs Waterville for a new job
Lauren Lessing says she was guided by the will of her constituents and that she’s not leaving because of city politics.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2018
Maine International Film Festival wrapping up its 10-day run
This weekend’s highlights will include the 41st Maine Student Film and Video Festival and the last day for the ‘Floresta Encantada’ virtual reality exhibit.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2018
Verso plans upgrade to reposition Jay mill to make specialty paper
The company says the investment at the Androscoggin Mill will help it supply the growing market for the paper often used to produce labels and packaging.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Jim Toner, founder of UMF’s Mainely Outdoors Program, dies at 59
The New Vineyard resident directed the university’s Fitness and Recreation Center after working as director of parks and recreation, as well as public works, in Waterville.
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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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PublishedJuly 8, 2018
Jobs go begging at small stores in rural Maine, managers report
One applicant shows up in pajamas. New hires leave after a few days. What gives?
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