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 15, 2019
University of Maine System to release findings on future of law school
A committee that has looked at the challenges facing Maine’s only law school is expected to release a report on its findings at the end of the week.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Anonymous reporting tool gains traction in Maine schools
Those using ‘Say Something’ include Kennebunk-based RSU 21; Waterboro-based RSU 57; and Waterville Public Schools.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Two groups apply to fill last open spot for charter school in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission expects to make a decision this fall on applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Maine keeps charter school cap as states weigh impact of expansions
A new law enacted without the governor’s signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Franklin County budget committee increases spending for nonprofits
The $6.74 million total county budget, up 2.7%, will now head to county commissioners for approval.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Vandals steal about 120 whoopie pies in Skowhegan Lions Club break-in
“It’s just kind of frustrating to find out someone has just willy nilly trashed your place,” a director of the Skowhegan Lions Club said.
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PublishedJune 8, 2019
Tractor-trailer catches fire at Waterville Walmart
The truck was carrying pallets of cardboard and plastic to take to a Bangor recycling facility when the fire started Saturday morning.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Skowhegan woman seriously injured in Anson rollover crash
Jennifer Beaulieu was traveling east on New Portland road Thursday night when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times, police said.
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