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 1, 2022
Lawmakers critical of first report out of Maine police fusion center
The report from the Maine Information and Analysis Center is the first of its kind following legislation passed last year for a new annual reporting requirement.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Fire at Belfast potato processing factory prompts evacuations, school and road closures
The blaze, believed to have started in a large deep-frying machine, gutted the Penobscot McCrum building and left 138 people out of work.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
No more changing of the clocks? For some Mainers, it’s a ‘no-brainer.’
A proposal before Congress would make daylight saving time permanent, a change some in Maine say would be better for business, agriculture and outdoor time.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Federal funding for emergency shelter in Portland extended to July
The FEMA funding has been extended through July 1 following a request from the governor and members of Maine’s congressional delegation.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2022
Educators in Portland autism classroom say staffing challenges are safety concern
The teacher in a classroom where an ed tech is accused of sexually exploiting a child says warnings went unheeded and he’s been left out of efforts to make improvements.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Maine leaders ask Biden to extend FEMA funding for Portland emergency housing
The funding, which is being used to reimburse the city for hotel costs, is scheduled to expire April 1.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Sen. Collins introduces bill to help asylum seekers get jobs sooner
The legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would make asylum seekers eligible to receive work authorization 30 days after applying for asylum.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Regulators approve $90 electric bill credit for low-income Mainers
The one-time credit is expected to be applied automatically to about 90,000 customers’ accounts by March 30.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2022
Over a dozen fire departments battle blaze in Sebago
A residence was destroyed in the fire, but no injuries were reported, authorities say.
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