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 29, 2023
Festival of Nations brings community together for diverse food and traditions
The 21st festival was held at Deering Oaks on Saturday and was expected to draw about 2,000 people for a celebration of Maine’s ethnic diversity.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2023
President Biden visits Maine to tout economic plans, sign order to boost manufacturing
The president spoke to about 180 people at Auburn Manufacturing Inc., a producer of extreme heat protection textiles and fabrics.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2023
Our live updates from Biden’s visit to Maine
5:54 p.m. BRUNSWICK — Air Force One has taken off from the Brunswick Executive Airport to take President Biden to Delaware. He is set to land in Dover and then head to Rehoboth Beach. As the plane prepared for takeoff, a group of protesters on motorcycles drove down Orion Street chanting “(expletive) Joe Biden.” — […]
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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
City manager defends bonuses for some employees as recruitment, retention tool
Danielle West said the $240,000 the city spent on bonuses for some employees recognizes them for jobs that have gotten tougher with staffing problems. The city will have a meeting next week to hear about union concerns.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Portland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints
A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing shortages.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Portland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints
A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing shortages.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Portland council presses pause on proposal to change referendum process
The council voted 6-3 Monday night to indefinitely postpone action on a proposal to make several changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Portland is bringing back home-share program for asylum seekers
Hosts in Portland will be eligible for payment but are being asked to commit to a longer time frame than in 2019, when a voluntary program was used to house people leaving the Portland Expo.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2023
Flood watch in effect across Maine with more rain expected Sunday
Multiple rounds of torrential rainfall could produce flash flooding starting midmorning Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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