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 2, 2021
School districts plan to spend additional state funding on tax relief, building projects
The state budget approved this week will fund schools at 55 percent statewide for the first time since voters approved the measure in a ballot question in 2004.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Former Gov. LePage files as candidate, sets stage for 2022 run against Mills
The two-term Republican governor has launched a website with a countdown clock that indicates a formal announcement may be made Monday.
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PublishedJune 30, 2021
Mills thanks public, praises state officials for response to deadly pandemic
At the state’s last regularly scheduled briefing on COVID-19, Gov. Janet Mills and Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah expressed sorrow for those who died and thanked Mainers for their sacrifices.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Four guests taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Freeport hotel
Tuesday’s response was delayed because the Comfort Suites didn’t call 911, and instead left a message about elevated CO levels on a nonemergency business line at the fire department on Monday.
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PublishedJune 28, 2021
Mainers earning less than $75,000 could get $300 ‘hazard payment’ checks
The COVID Disaster Relief Payment Fund is part of an $8.5 billion budget proposal the full Legislature is expected to vote on Wednesday.
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PublishedJune 27, 2021
North Berwick school district struggles with response to Confederate flag and racism
Displays of the flag and concerns about the district’s approach to diversity work recently led to the resignation of a well-respected teacher in SAD 60.
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PublishedJune 25, 2021
UMaine System trustees approve flat tuition for in-state students
Out-of-state students will see a 2.5 percent tuition increase in the $578 million budget approved Friday.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Committee recommends plan for Portland schools to use additional state funds
The plan calls for using an anticipated $6.2 million for tax relief, the cost of custodians who are now being paid with federal relief funds, and a new debt service reserve.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Cyclist injured in Portland crash remains in critical condition
David Campbell, 36, of Portland was seriously injured in the crash on Washington Avenue on Friday night.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Pownal man killed when pickup truck crashes into tree
Speed appears to have been the cause of the crash that killed 36-year-old Steven McKay on Sunday night, police said.
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