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 15, 2023
Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director
Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
At Portland’s Family Shelter, people sleep sitting up – but state help is on the way
City staff and immigrants’ advocates welcome MaineHousing’s announcement about funding for 13 temporary overnight warming shelters statewide, including 3 in Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Portland to open temporary shelter as Maine braces for extreme cold
With dangerously cold wind chills predicted, the city will operate an emergency shelter at the Salvation Army’s gymnasium on Friday and Saturday nights.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2023
Portland shaken over recent killings of homeless people
Friends of Bethany Kelley and Nicholas ‘Wolf’ Gardner continue to look for answers in their deaths. Advocates worry there aren’t enough resources to help as deaths among homeless people continue to rise.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Man’s death at campsite near Fore River Parkway ruled a homicide
Nicholas J. Gardner, 36, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe who was also known as Wolf or Little Wolf, was pronounced dead at the scene on Jan. 18. Police are not releasing a cause of death.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
One month after Edgecomb toddler killed, neighbor remembers ‘perfect kid’
Maine State Police have not released a cause of death for Makinzlee Handrahan, 3, who was found unresponsive Christmas morning, or filed any criminal charges despite ruling her death a homicide.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Portland woman whose car was found at Two Lights State Park is still missing, police say
Police said Tuesday that they do not believe there is anything the public can do to help locate the woman, whose name has not been released.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Lawmakers consider changes as state’s General Assistance program shows strain
Several proposals call for higher state reimbursement, as well as other changes to rental rates, eligibility and administrative support.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Portland police investigating suspicious death on Fore River Parkway
A man who has been living in a tent near where the death was discovered said he heard a gunshot in the area Wednesday afternoon.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
Portland Council renews liquor license for Pat’s Pizza despite police concerns
The hearing was only the second time since 2014 that the police department has recommended not renewing a liquor license.
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