Rachel covers K-12 schools, higher education and statewide education issues for the Press Herald. She previously covered Franklin and Somerset counties for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and higher education at the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to her arrival in Maine, Rachel spent time in New York City and earned a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. A native of upstate New York, she loves the outdoorsy life in Maine and spends as much time hiking and exploring the coast as possible.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2023
Weather delays reopening of Baxter Boulevard
Final paving on the section of road between Vannah Avenue and Payson Park is now expected to take place at the end of August.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
Sale of Maine newspapers to national nonprofit is finalized
The National Trust for Local News, the new owner of the Portland Press Herald and numerous other daily and weekly newspapers, is dedicated to preserving and strengthening local news. The new nonprofit newspaper group will be known as the Maine Trust for Local News.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?
The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.
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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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