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 9, 2022
Girlfriend of man killed by York County sheriff’s deputy says he was tasered, shot twice
Tyler Woodburn was tasered several times and shot twice following an altercation with the deputy that apparently stemmed from a burnout while Woodburn was driving home, according to his fiancée.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals
Protect Portland’s Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Portland City Council to hold public hearing on charter commission proposals
The council will vote on eight proposed ballot questions and summaries from the Charter Commission after giving the public an opportunity Thursday to weigh in on the recommendations.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Congress Square construction mishap leaves some residents without phone and internet
A spokesperson for Consolidated Communications said the company is working around the clock to restore service, and some customers reported regaining it a week after a work crew damaged a duct bank.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2022
Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding
A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Part of High Street closed for days after another problem at Congress Square redesign site
The closure, because of construction-related damage to utility cables, comes amid tensions between the city and Gordon Contracting about delays and progress on the project.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
‘Enough is Enough’ campaign launches to fight all 14 Portland referendum questions
Former city councilor Nick Mavodones, one of the group’s leaders, says ‘trying to govern the city through referendum I think is a bad idea.’
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PublishedAugust 24, 2022
Short-term rental proposal sparks debate about impact on Peaks and other Portland islands
Some on Peaks Island say a proposal to further restrict short-term rentals in Portland will have an outsized impact on the island and seasonal rentals, though supporters of the referendum say it will add to affordable housing.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director
The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief
The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
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