Rachel covers K-12 schools, higher education and statewide education issues for the Press Herald. She previously covered Franklin and Somerset counties for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and higher education at the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to her arrival in Maine, Rachel spent time in New York City and earned a master’s degree in journalism from New York University. A native of upstate New York, she loves the outdoorsy life in Maine and spends as much time hiking and exploring the coast as possible.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
Lessons to learn from a school resource officer
Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Sen. King pushes for law to ensure banking access for cannabis businesses
The SAFE Banking Act, already approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, would open the door for the hemp and cannabis industries to access financial services that are open to other legal businesses.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2019
Edward Little students feel targeted by school’s attempt to address bias
Some student groups at Edward Little High School, including members of its LGBTQ community, say they were singled out when school officials used the intercom to summon them to a meeting about anti-bias focus groups.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Turner, Greene and Leeds schools $324,000 get to improve school safety
Five districts are receiving $1.25 million for upgrades that include cameras, community training and security systems.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
As Maine schools grow more diverse, we need to talk
Kids and educators alike acknowledge the power of conversation – celebrating what makes students different as well as what we all have in common – to make schools feel safe and welcoming to all.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2019
Cape Elizabeth students fault school system’s handling of sexual assault allegations
Administrators respond to claims that there is a rapist in the high school, a few months after students confronted the school board about the handling of sexual assault reports.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2019
Bill Clinton, Jeb Bush reflect on 30 years since historic education summit
Aside from setting goals for America’s education system, the former president and the former Florida governor say the 1989 Education Summit was a model for bipartisan work.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
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