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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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Maine schools cautiously plan for what a return to classes will look like in the fall
Masks? Plexiglas? Six feet of space? Districts are bracing for what a different start to the school year could look like.
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PublishedMay 20, 2020
Maine rejects federal guidance that would give private schools more relief funds
The guidance from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been criticized for giving private schools more money than Congress intended in the CARES Act.
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PublishedMay 15, 2020
State says hotels can reopen, but industry left with more questions than clarity
Guidance from the state set new rules for bookings starting June 1, but included a false statement that COVID-19 case numbers are declining, when in fact they have risen over the past several weeks.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
School districts rethink graduation under new state guidance
Schools are considering virtual ceremonies or in-person celebrations at later dates, though new guidance from the governor means large gatherings might still not be possible through the summer.
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
USM dorm, student center construction project delayed by outbreak
The project, which includes the first student housing on USM’s Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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