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 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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PublishedDecember 21, 2018
Police arrest alleged Norridgewock drug dealer visited by suspect in slaying of Cpl. Cole
The Norridgewock home of Richard Austin, who was arrested Thursday, is where police found Cole’s marked police truck after he was shot fatally April 25.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2018
Minor injuries reported after school bus and pickup truck collide in Winslow Thursday
Minor injuries were reported after a bus carrying students from Palermo Consolidated School to a basketball game at Temple Academy in Waterville collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of routes 32 and 137.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2018
Franklin County sheriff calls for removal of tax caps on jail funding
Lawmakers who met with the sheriff Tuesday night agreed to help draft legislation addressing shortfalls in jail funding left over from the state’s failed jail consolidation plan.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2018
Farmington to lease lot from county to alleviate downtown parking woes
Town officials plan to enter into a two-year lease with the county to open the Anson Street parking lot to overnight parking.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2018
Security cameras installed in downtown Farmington
The cameras are exepcted to increase security around municipal parking lots, intersections and businesses.
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