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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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
All counties still ‘green’ as state updates return-to-school advisories
The designation means the spread of COVID-19 is relatively low and schools can consider in-person instruction as long as they’re able to implement safety requirements.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Most teachers are likely to return to classrooms but worried about health and safety, survey shows
Parents said they are likely to send their children back to school but are skeptical of students’ abilities to meet health and safety requirements, according to new survey data from the Maine Department of Education.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2020
Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’
With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they’d like to be back in the classroom, but they’re equally concerned about safety.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Speed a factor in Naples crash that seriously injured two
The driver of the car and a passenger were both seriously injured and taken to a Lewiston hospital by helicopter, police say.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Buxton police searching for suspect in armed robbery
The robber of a convenience store is described as a white man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green or olive pants and a ski mask.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Maine Marine Patrol recovers body near Wells Harbor
The body of a male was discovered following a report Saturday of a sailboat adrift on the Webhannet River.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Homeless encampment at Portland City Hall winds down
Only a handful of activists and a cleaning crew remained on site Saturday afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Group recommends Portland charter commission appointees
An ad hoc group suggests three community members for the panel, and they will be voted on Monday by the full City Council.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall
Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district’s proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.
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