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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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Portland school board approves new 3-year contract with teachers union
The new contract, approved by the school board this week, includes a 13 percent pay increase over three years.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Litchfield man’s lawsuit says he was sexually abused, forced into isolation in Maine youth prisons
Alexander Mascal says he experienced excessive isolation, unnecessary use of force and restraint, and was sexually abused while at the Mountain View and Long Creek youth development centers from 2012 to 2016.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Audit flags issues with Portland school department finances
Superintendent Xavier Botana told a City Council committee Thursday that the district has since added staff and restructured the finance department.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Portland City Council weighs options for remaining $11.2 million in COVID relief funds
Funding a proposed affordable housing development in East Deering is a top priority, but they’ll have to act fast.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Portland will look for public feedback on Eastern Prom food truck pilot program
Some food truck operators said the program hasn’t worked for them, citing among other things a lack of visibility and foot traffic at the new truck parking area on Cutter Street.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2022
Portland estimates cost of charter proposals and citizen initiatives at over $6.5 million
A fiscal impact note prepared by city staff puts cost of the charter commission proposals at $1 million and the citizen initiatives at more than $5.5 million.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2022
Safety board cites poor drainage in Portland fishing boat tragedy
Findings from an investigation into the 2020 sinking of the Emmy Rose prompt a call for new inspections of ports meant to drain deck water.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2022
Portland restaurant workers rally to oppose proposal eliminating tip credit
Servers, bartenders and others at the event Tuesday voiced opposition to Question D, saying it will lead to reduced tips, increased automation and could force some restaurants to close.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2022
With Kate Snyder stepping aside, who will run for Portland mayor?
The election is still more than a year away and some potential candidates, including former Mayor Ethan Strimling and school board Chair Emily Figdor, said that right now they’re focused on other work.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2022
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder won’t seek reelection in 2023
Snyder said she wants voters this November to have a clear picture of proposed changes to the structure of city government, and how her plans fit in.
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