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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PublishedApril 13, 2022
Portland planning board delays decision on religious center’s gathering permit
Some residents have voiced concerns about noise and traffic related to Chabad Lubavitch of Maine, though the leader of the Jewish religious and community space said he wants to be a good neighbor.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Former Portland mayor, his landlord, present clashing claims in eviction hearing
Judge Susan Oram said she will weigh the evidence presented at the one-day hearing Tuesday and expects to issue a written decision as quickly as possible.
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PublishedApril 12, 2022
Portland neighbors concerned about religious center’s plans for gatherings
The planning board will hold a public hearing and is expected to vote Tuesday on a permit that would allow Chabad Lubavitch of Maine to hold religious gatherings of more than 15 people.
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PublishedApril 11, 2022
Portland city manager delays budget process, citing numbers of homeless people and asylum seekers
Officials are hoping to have a better understanding in two weeks of how state funding will impact the city’s budget.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Portland looking again at voting rights for noncitizens in municipal elections
A proposal before the charter commission would allow all residents of legal voting age the right to participate in local races, but questions remain about the legality and impact on a vulnerable population.
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PublishedApril 8, 2022
Portland Parks Commission chair resigns after rift over food trucks on Eastern Prom
Michael Mertaugh submitted his resignation Thursday after a meeting in which commissioners failed to pass his motion in support of moving food trucks to the midlevel parking lot on Cutter Street.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
South Portland hiker injured in New Hampshire in satisfactory condition at Maine Med
Matt Kopyt sustained serious head injuries when he fell from a fire tower at the summit of Mt. Kearsarge North on Sunday, authorities said.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Lawmakers critical of first report out of Maine police fusion center
The report from the Maine Information and Analysis Center is the first of its kind following legislation passed last year for a new annual reporting requirement.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
South Portland council to take up hotel licenses after city cites increased calls for service
The review comes as neighboring Portland continues to see high levels of need for emergency housing.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Portland looks to manage trash, safety related to food trucks on Eastern Prom
The city is aiming to address concerns about excessive trash and pedestrian safety, including a proposal that would create a ‘food truck court’ between Turner and Congress streets.
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