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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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
South Portland temporarily halts bus service, citing driver shortage
The city announced that it would cease operations at the end of Friday and resume service May 19.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students
Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools considering new sports co-ops for some teams
Combining golf, swimming and indoor track teams at Deering and Portland high schools could boost participation.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
UMaine’s new student orientations will be held virtually
Maine’s flagship campus in Orono will move orientations in June to a virtual format, while other campuses in the university system are making adjustments but have not canceled in-person August orientations.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
School districts rethink graduation under new state guidance
Schools are considering virtual ceremonies or in-person celebrations at later dates, though new guidance from the governor means large gatherings might still not be possible through the summer.
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
USM dorm, student center construction project delayed by outbreak
The project, which includes the first student housing on USM’s Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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