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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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Homeless population in Portland remains high as new wellness shelter opens
The city is currently sheltering about 1,000 people per night, while more are camping or sleeping on the street.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Portland voters to consider rent control changes, ban on renters’ application fees
Question C would limit standard annual rent increases to 70% of the rate of inflation.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
Opponents of Portland referendums far outraise supporters in latest finance reports
Enough is Enough, which opposes all 13 ballot questions, raised more than $430,000 while Maine DSA’s Livable Portland campaign raised $9,300.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Portland asks: What do you think about relocation of Eastern Prom food trucks?
The city has launched two surveys to see if the program should be changed, one for the public and one for food truck operators.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Group behind referendum restricting cruise ships is no longer supporting it
The Livable Portland campaign is now proposing a compromise plan instead. But Question E, which would limit the daily number of passengers in Portland, remains on the ballot.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2022
Mainers worry about loved ones in Hurricane Ian’s path
In the aftermath of the storm, some Mainers are relieved to be able to connect with family in Florida while others were on the ground helping.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Question 5 seeks to remove City Council vote from school budget process
Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Four open seats on Peaks Island Council draw only one write-in candidate
The council chair said it’s not unusual to fill seats by appointment rather than in the November election, and the lack of candidates shouldn’t discourage voters from supporting a proposal to codify the council.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals
Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Police make arrest in Old Port shooting that seriously injured 2 people
Tyreese Vargas is charged with attempted murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.
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