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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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend in hit-and-run in Acadia pleads not guilty
Raymond Lester is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme, who was killed while hosting a retreat in Acadia National Park last June.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Girl, 11, hit by vehicle, injured in South Portland
She was attempting to cross Broadway near Church Street just before 8 a.m., police said.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2022
Would Portland’s minimum wage proposal be good for restaurant workers?
Question D would raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2025 – and it also would eliminate the tip credit. Whether that would be good for workers or not is being hotly debated.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Homeless population in Portland remains high as new wellness shelter opens
The city is currently sheltering about 1,000 people per night, while more are camping or sleeping on the street.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Portland asks: What do you think about relocation of Eastern Prom food trucks?
The city has launched two surveys to see if the program should be changed, one for the public and one for food truck operators.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2022
Mainers worry about loved ones in Hurricane Ian’s path
In the aftermath of the storm, some Mainers are relieved to be able to connect with family in Florida while others were on the ground helping.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals
Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Police make arrest in Old Port shooting that seriously injured 2 people
Tyreese Vargas is charged with attempted murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2022
Litchfield man’s lawsuit says he was sexually abused, forced into isolation in Maine youth prisons
Alexander Mascal says he experienced excessive isolation, unnecessary use of force and restraint, and was sexually abused while at the Mountain View and Long Creek youth development centers from 2012 to 2016.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2022
Safety board cites poor drainage in Portland fishing boat tragedy
Findings from an investigation into the 2020 sinking of the Emmy Rose prompt a call for new inspections of ports meant to drain deck water.
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