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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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’
Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don’t honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it’s unfair.
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PublishedApril 21, 2023
Portland tells families it can’t guarantee shelter after Expo reaches capacity
New families, including asylum seekers, will still be able to access General Assistance if they can find housing on their own, but all of the city shelters are full.
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PublishedApril 19, 2023
Victims in Bowdoin shooting remembered as good friends, caring people
‘She would do anything for anyone,’ Linda Walker said of good friend Patti Eger, 1 of 4 people killed Tuesday in Bowdoin.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Suspect arrested after shootings leave 4 dead in Bowdoin, 3 wounded on I-295
State police say 34-year-old Joseph Eaton of Bowdoin has been charged with murder. Investigators are still processing multiple crime scenes in southern Maine.
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PublishedApril 15, 2023
Officials report no threat to public health or safety after train derails near Rockwood
A Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailed around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, but officials said hazardous materials on board the train were not involved in a fire that started.
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PublishedApril 15, 2023
Hundreds gather for celebration of Khmer New Year in Westbrook
Organizers estimate that at least 300 people attended the celebration of the Cambodian holiday that marks the end of the traditional harvest season.
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PublishedApril 14, 2023
Portland residents, council meet with city manager finalists as decision on appointment nears
The 3 finalists also toured the city and met with staff Friday, and will continue the interview process Saturday.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Landlords raise nearly $80,000 to support referendum eliminating rent cap
About $45,000 has been paid for signature gathering and campaign services to a company owned by the wife of Rep. David Boyer, who is also a Portland landlord and supports the referendum.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Portland leaders hear calls for a tougher response to recent neo-Nazi rally
Interim City Manager Danielle West said she will be working with Interim Chief F. Heath Gorham to consider recommendations from the district attorney.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Portland once again opens Expo as temporary shelter as asylum seekers flow into city
The Expo will house nearly 300 asylum seekers through the summer as Portland continues to try to absorb an influx of new arrivals.
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