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 26, 2019
Central Maine Power, opponent address NECEC project in Farmington
Spokesmen for Central Maine Power tout the benefits of the New England Clean Energy Connect project while the Natural Resources Council of Maine says it remains opposed.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Unity man arrested by state police on child porn charge
Scott Tedesco, 57, is charged with one count of possession of sexually explicit materials after police seized a tablet containing dozens of images of children under the age of 12.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
National group supporting Skowhegan Indians name to speak at private event
The Native American Guardian’s Association says it works with schools to “preserve their Native American themed identities” and supports the use of the Skowhegan Indians name.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2019
UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Farmington to revise proposed marijuana ordinance after feedback
The selectmen hear a concern from the Farmington Downtown Association, prompting them to consider restricting further the possibility of marijuana businesses operating downtown.
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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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