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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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Portland offers free summer program for kids at city parks and playgrounds
The Park and Play program provides informal games, activities and crafts at five locations through Aug. 12.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2022
‘It takes an incredible toll:’ Hot weather adds challenges for Maine firefighters
Fire departments are increasing staff and stressing hydration at scenes when the weather is hot and humid, which brings added risks of heat exhaustion and hyperthermia to an already dangerous job.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
Tenants union raising money to help former Portland mayor fight eviction
A GoFundMe campaign has brought in more than $3,700 so far to help Ethan Strimling pay legal fees in his battle against landlord Geoffrey Rice.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2022
Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2022
Portland will wait until after November election to hire a new top administrator
The search could stretch into 2024 if voters decide to enact a set of recommendations from the charter commission that would change the structure of city leadership.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2022
Former Portland mayor Ethan Strimling granted jury trial on whether his landlord can evict him
A Superior Court justice has ruled that a jury trial is warranted to resolve questions about a May 2021 meeting between Strimling and his landlord that could impact the outcome of the case.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2022
Federal officials investigating plane crash that injured two at Portland jetport
The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to issue a preliminary report 15 days from the time of the crash.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2022
Portland policy aims to improve response to homeless camps on public property
Under the policy, staff will not require the removal of campsites on city property when emergency shelters are full, and a plan will be in place for personal belongings to be recovered when camps are removed.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2022
Portland Charter Commission approves final report including proposal for strong mayor
The City Council now will decide to adopt or revise summaries of each question the commission has prepared for the November ballot.
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