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 19, 2016
Fairfield woman allegedly ‘made sure’ infant son was dead; judge denies bail
A prosecutor says Kayla Stewart, 20, knowingly or intentionally killed her child but her attorney says she had a miscarriage.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2016
Bail set at $500,000 for Waterville man charged with raping 73-year-old woman
The woman allegedly raped by Mark Halle said after his court appearance Wednesday that she feels safer with the higher bail.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2016
Norridgewock again takes up clerk, treasurer change
Norridgewock is one of several central Maine communities to recently consider how town government employees are chosen.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2016
Downtown Waterville fixture gets new look
The Last Unicorn heads into its 38th year with furniture and artwork to go with a new waiting area.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2016
Cornville Regional Charter School opts to appoint board members
Seeking to diversify a parent-heavy elected board, Maine’s first elementary charter school changes its bylaws.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2016
Community forum confront challenges of racism in Maine
Black and white people at the Waterville event discuss how communities can be inclusive and say the governor hasn’t helped.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2016
Former Madison police sergeant files lawsuit claiming wrongful termination
David Trask was fired after the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office took over policing responsibilities in the town and the police department was disbanded.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2016
Ex-Anson tax collector Claudia Viles to be tried in June on theft charges
Viles, who maintains she did not take $438,000 from the town, will be tried on 13 counts after months of delays.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2016
Madison Paper production schedule could change weekly, president says
As demand drops, the company says curtailing work is better than layoffs.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2016
In Bingham, rumblings about cement plant
Residents say workers are courteous and business is welcome, but some object to early morning noise.
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