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 13, 2016
Speed bump raises some hackles in Norridgewock
The board of selectmen will discuss a proposal to remove a bump that some love, others hate.
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PublishedJune 11, 2016
Former Anson tax collector going on trial
Claudia Viles is charged with stealing more than $438,000 from the Somerset County town.
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PublishedJune 11, 2016
Madison spending plan eliminates recycling
The closure of the paper mill that was the largest taxpayer forces the town to keep trimming items.
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PublishedJune 10, 2016
Dog that killed boy in Corinna had attacked previous owner’s dog, report says
The pit bull, which had been under Gary Merchant’s care for about two months, bit Hunter Bragg, 7, in the throat, according to Corinna’s animal control officer.
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PublishedJune 9, 2016
Madison’s financial outlook stable despite mill closing, report says
Good municipal management is credited as the town gets a high credit rating.
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PublishedJune 9, 2016
Dog in fatal Corinna attack belonged to homeowner’s daughter
Town Animal Control Officer Charles Gould says he had never dealt with the pit bull before the attack.
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PublishedJune 6, 2016
Boy killed in dog attack was ‘loved by so many’
The dog has been euthanized, authorities said they are investigating and have yet to decide whether criminal charges will be filed.
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PublishedJune 4, 2016
Dam removal proposal to restore alewife habitat worries Vassalboro residents
The plan includes removing three dams and modifying another three that stand between China Lake and the Sebasticook River.
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PublishedJune 3, 2016
Bingham man faces sex charges
Christopher Cates is arrested and freed twice in one week on unlawful sexual contact charges.
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PublishedMay 28, 2016
Norridgewock couple love walking their land, so they’re opening it to everyone
Marc and Lyra Collard have developed a small section of wooded trails and will have a 1.5-mile loop around the property ready in a week.
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