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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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Public speaks out in support of Franklin County nonprofit funding
During a public hearing Wednesday night, several people asked the Franklin County Budget Committee to reconsider cuts to funding for nonprofit groups.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Hearing on Rome junkyard postponed after owner injured in cleanup
Larry DiPietro Sr. was scheduled to be in court Wednesday to resolve a complaint from Rome about his property, but was injured when he fell on an excavator while trying to clean up the property.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president
Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.
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PublishedMay 20, 2019
Franklin county budget committee, commissioners differ on budget proposals
The committee made a number of changes to a 2019-2020 budget presented by commissioners Monday night.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Die-hard shoppers snag the deals at a rainy 10-Mile Yard Sale
Some shoppers at the annual flea market and lawn sale from Cornville to Skowhegan said better deals and less traffic made braving Sunday’s rain worth it.
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PublishedMay 16, 2019
Police seize drugs, cash after arrest of suspected dealer in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont, of Massachusetts, allegedly was driving to Maine to sell drugs but arrived at the wrong address and tried to force his way into the home, police said.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
Benton’s alewife festival celebrates resurgence of fish after dam removals
This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
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PublishedMay 13, 2019
Waterville children’s bookstore gets backlash for drag queen event
Drag Queen Story Hour at the Children’s Book Cellar is intended to educate and share the culture of LGBTQ people in the community, but some question its motives and appropriateness.
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