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 28, 2020
Portland schools weighing pandemic’s financial impact
Losses this school year could be partially offset by unforeseen savings, and the school board is working with the city to assess the outbreak’s impact on next year’s budget.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue
Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
Portland schools add another meal site for students in need
Starting Monday, school meals will be available at the Reiche Community School from 10 a.m. to noon.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
UMaine System offers in-state tuition to students displaced by COVID-19
The Maine Welcome program will offer in-state tuition to students around the country whose schools have permanently closed because of the coronavirus.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Fundraising arm of Portland Public Schools names new director
Andrea ‘Andi’ Weisman Summers took over as executive director of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools, succeeding Kate Snyder, who became mayor.
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PublishedApril 21, 2020
Which students are still in school? Engagement with remote learning varies in Maine
Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.
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PublishedApril 17, 2020
Portland eases new restrictions on ‘non-essential’ businesses
The City Council will hold a workshop Monday to discuss rules for non-essential businesses after complaints about guidance prohibiting curbside pickup and shipping.
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PublishedApril 17, 2020
For families of students with disabilities, remote learning brings added stress
Students with disabilities often need extra attention, and their parents are now cut off from the support that schools provide.
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PublishedApril 16, 2020
CMP donates $100,000 to support school meals
The donation to Full Plates Full Potential will help students across Maine get food while schools are closed.
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PublishedApril 15, 2020
Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter
The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.
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