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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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
All counties still ‘green’ as state updates return-to-school advisories
The designation means the spread of COVID-19 is relatively low and schools can consider in-person instruction as long as they’re able to implement safety requirements.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Most teachers are likely to return to classrooms but worried about health and safety, survey shows
Parents said they are likely to send their children back to school but are skeptical of students’ abilities to meet health and safety requirements, according to new survey data from the Maine Department of Education.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
UMaine System expands plans for coronavirus testing on campuses
Students and staff from out of state, residents in student housing and other special groups will undergo two rounds of testing following their return to campus.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2020
Maine students on reopening schools: ‘I just hope we do it the right way’
With the return to school around the corner, Maine high school students say they’d like to be back in the classroom, but they’re equally concerned about safety.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Facing coronavirus and an uncertain fall, some Maine families consider homeschooling
Driven by health concerns and seeking stability, parents who stay at home or are now working from home are exploring alternatives to sending their children back to school.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
State approves in-school learning for every county in Maine
The classifications from the Maine Department of Education suggest that schools across the state can open for in-person instruction this fall with the proper safety measures in place.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
Maine reports 24 new coronavirus cases, one additional death
The numbers come a day after Gov. Janet Mills announced $1 million in funding to help address racial and ethnic disparities and $5 million in rental assistance.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
Maine receives $17 million in CARES funding to pilot remote learning models
The federal grant funding announced this week as part of the CARES Act will go to developing and implementing new remote learning models.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Maine loosens restrictions, will allow 100 people at outdoor gatherings and events
The limit on indoor gatherings remains at 50 people, but state officials said a growing body of research indicates outdoor activities are safer than previously thought when it comes to COVID-19.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
Gideon campaign collects $4 million crowdsourced for Collins’ opponent
A spokesman for Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign said the money was an attempt to bribe the senator but the campaign does not intend to pursue a legal challenge.
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