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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PublishedSeptember 9, 2019
Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2019
Findings in fatal school bus crash lead Maine to consider fitness tests for drivers
A federal safety board has called for all states to require them, after finding that a lack of testing contributed to the deaths of a driver and a student in Iowa in 2017.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Maine school districts add 280 pre-kindergarten slots as state weighs expansion
About three-quarters of Maine’s districts now offer pre-K, and the state is considering how best to grow early-learning opportunities.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2019
Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop
The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Concerns in Portland school community prompt probation office to move sex offender counseling
A petition calling for the new probation office near Presumpscot Elementary School to move is on hold as corrections officials say they are trying to address concerns.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2019
UMaine gets $6 million federal grant for forest economy research
The school will use the money from the National Science Foundation to lead a research project involving UNH and the University of Vermont that will develop better data on New England’s forests.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2019
New border patrol chief explains why he uses #BuildTheWall and what his plans are for Maine
Jason Owens wants to increase transportation checks and the U.S. Border Patrol’s visibility in Maine and takes over amid a national debate on immigration.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust
Some districts say they’re mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2019
Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline
While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.
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