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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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Driver injured in Winslow crash with UPS truck
The driver of a Chevrolet Impala was taken to a local hospital Monday afternoon after colliding with a UPS truck on China Road, police said.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2019
CMP plans to negotiate benefits with stakeholders
The company will meet Tuesday with stakeholders about securing more benefits for the state of Maine in exchange for a 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2019
Farmington selectmen approve $6.1 million budget
The budget now will head to voters at Town Meeting, scheduled for March 25.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2019
10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat
Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Waterville plastic bag issue still pending before Maine Supreme Court
The two sides involved in a dispute over a controversial plastic bag referendum have filed arguments with the court, but a decision could be weeks away.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2019
In ‘freak’ accident, snow falling from bridge damages Waterville man’s car on I-95
The city of Waterville denied an insurance claim the car driver made based on his contention a city plow truck caused the damage.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2019
Farmington selectmen hear opposition to New England Clean Energy Connect project
Several area residents spoke against CMP’s NECEC project Tuesday, though selectmen said they have no intention now of rescinding their support for it.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2019
Rep. Hickman tells Farmington group to take action, go vote in honor of Dr. King
The Winthrop lawmaker spoke about his personal experience and family roots at the Old South First Congregational Church Monday.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Franklin commissioners approve Farmington parking lot lease
The lease needs final approval from Farmington residents before the Anson Street lot can open for overnight parking.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Farmington closes crosswalk at Main Street and South Street
The closure comes at the request of the Maine Department of Transportation, which expressed safety concerns in a recent audit.
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