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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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change
The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
New appointment boosts Portland rent board but draws landlord’s concerns
Matt Walker has been criticized for posting on social media that he had a ‘vendetta’ against one of the city’s largest landlords.
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PublishedMay 5, 2023
Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements
Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Plans to remove Bayside Trail encampment on hold as city seeks more feedback
The City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee will look for more input from community partners and staff before meeting again next week.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland City Council establishes clean elections program
The council voted 5-3 to approve the program Monday night, with opposing councilors concerned about cost, the timeline for distribution of funds and the inclusion of fiscal appropriations in the ordinance.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland’s first director of equity and diversity wants to start community dialogue
Umaru Balde is tasked with promoting equity and inclusion and will serve as an adviser to the city manager and council.
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portland’s Bayside awaits transformation
Developers plan more than 800 units in the city’s gateway. Neighbors recognize the need for housing but have concerns about traffic, green space and where affordable units will be built.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Portland puts off plan to clear encampment from Bayside Trail
A City Council committee will meet next week with staff and community partners to talk about the best way to help the homeless people living in tents at the site, which the city said has given rise to health and safety concerns.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Portland city manager’s proposed budget includes 6% increase in municipal tax rate
The $261 million budget reflects the challenges of inflation, revenue losses and a persistent demand for overnight shelter, interim City Manager Danielle West told the City Council.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Portland will reevaluate decision to have Papi remove antique doors
The move comes after the Press Herald reported that the Puerto Rican restaurant in the Old Port was ordered to remove the doors because they did not meet the standards for alterations in historic districts.
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