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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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Portland council cites data, public feedback in ending mask mandate
A proposal tying hazard pay wages to any mask mandate is still expected to go before the council this month.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Portland City Council votes to repeal indoor mask mandate
The 7-2 decision to repeal the mask requirement in indoor public places takes effect in 10 days.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Portland council approves ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
Renowned Maine artist and author Ashley Bryan dies at 98
A former longtime resident of Little Cranberry Island, he wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was a prolific painter, illustrator, puppet-maker and stained-glass artist.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
Messy storm dumps over a foot of snow and sleet in some parts of Maine
The heaviest snow accumulation was in central and western Maine, though the weather caused messy driving conditions throughout the state.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue slight downward trend
There were 339 people hospitalized with the infectious disease on Saturday, the lowest number the state has seen in more than a month.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Portland council will consider whether to restore hazard pay for workers
A proposed amendment to the city’s mask mandate ordinance would put hazard pay back while the mask mandate remains in effect.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2022
Committee recommends denying Portland request for consolidated high school
The full Maine State Board of Education will hear the district’s request to have the project considered for state funding next month and weigh whether to follow the construction committee’s recommendation.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2022
Portland Charter Commission seeks more time to come up with recommendations
It’s getting close to finalizing its first proposal – for a civilian police review board.
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