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.
-
PublishedMarch 3, 2023
Winter storm likely to bring over a foot of snow to parts of Maine
Several flights were canceled at the Portland jetport, high school playoff games were postponed and a two-night parking ban has been put in place for Portland in anticipation of the storm.
-
PublishedMarch 3, 2023
Union representing state employees files complaint alleging labor law violations
The Maine Service Employees Association says the state has refused to negotiate unless the union agrees to limits on the size of its bargaining team and on whether other members can observe negotiations.
-
PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Portland City Council seeks public feedback on clean elections ordinance
The ordinance is being developed after voters in November required the council to establish and fund a clean elections program.
-
PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Proposal to eliminate a Portland rent cap qualifies for June ballot
The proposal would eliminate the 5% cap on rent increases after an apartment voluntarily turns over. The City Council will vote to put the question to voters, adopt it outright or offer a competing measure.
-
PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Portland Planning Board approves 162 units of affordable housing in North Deering
Lambert Woods, which will include rental housing and a limited equity co-op, is being developed on a site the city put up for sale in 2020 to develop more housing.
-
PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family
Frederick Johnson, 45, is accused of killing 23-year-old Bethany Kelley in November, but police are not releasing information about how she died.
-
PublishedFebruary 27, 2023
Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need
Roughly 80 people have been arriving per week since Jan. 1, putting the city in a dire situation and in need of more help, officials say.
-
PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets
Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.
-
PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Portland launches search for new police chief
A job posting went live Wednesday and an initial review of applications is planned for March 20.
-
PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Former Portland burrito shop owner was fatally stabbed, court records say
Residents of the apartment building at 263 Cumberland Ave. said they called 911 after they heard fighting and cries for help.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- …
- 178
- Next Page →