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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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2022
Portland officials ask for help as number of asylum seekers continues to grow
The city is housing about 1,150 people per night due to a steady increase in families arriving from the southern border.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Portland council to consider banning sales of flavored tobacco products
The city would join Bangor and more than 330 municipalities around the U.S. that have passed restrictions on flavored tobacco.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Hunker down or plunge in? Omicron surge prompts a range of responses
Some people have never let down their guard during the pandemic. Some did for a bit, but no longer. Others are resigned about their risks and think everyone will end up getting COVID.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Portland to hand out masks to help local businesses comply with city’s new mask mandate
The surgical masks will be available at City Hall starting Thursday.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
How Portland’s new indoor mask mandate will work
The mask requirement for public places takes effect Wednesday, along with an exception for businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all who enter.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2022
Portland City Council repeals COVID emergency order and approves indoor mask mandate
Hazard pay will end in 10 days, when the emergency order expires, while the mask mandate will take effect at midnight Wednesday.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
Portland restaurants launch petition asking city for indoor vaccine mandate
The City Council is expected to meet next week to discuss whether to repeal a state of emergency and implement an indoor mask mandate.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Fast-spreading omicron variant becoming dominant in Maine
Newly released data show that omicron went from less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the state to 10% in 1 week this month, and it already may be causing the majority of new cases statewide.
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