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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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Maine keeps charter school cap as states weigh impact of expansions
A new law enacted without the governor’s signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Franklin County commissioners continue to withhold nonprofit funds, but approve new spending
Two of three commissioners attempted to eliminate funding for two nonprofits in the county budget and said they don’t support paying $12,500 in money budgeted this year for Western Maine Community Action.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Franklin County budget committee increases spending for nonprofits
The $6.74 million total county budget, up 2.7%, will now head to county commissioners for approval.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Vandals steal about 120 whoopie pies in Skowhegan Lions Club break-in
“It’s just kind of frustrating to find out someone has just willy nilly trashed your place,” a director of the Skowhegan Lions Club said.
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PublishedJune 8, 2019
Tractor-trailer catches fire at Waterville Walmart
The truck was carrying pallets of cardboard and plastic to take to a Bangor recycling facility when the fire started Saturday morning.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Sen. King gives Carrabec High School graduates top 10 pieces of advice
The senator delivered his top 10 pieces of advice to 35 graduates of the North Anson high school Friday night.
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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Skowhegan woman seriously injured in Anson rollover crash
Jennifer Beaulieu was traveling east on New Portland road Thursday night when her vehicle veered off the road and rolled over several times, police said.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Public speaks out in support of Franklin County nonprofit funding
During a public hearing Wednesday night, several people asked the Franklin County Budget Committee to reconsider cuts to funding for nonprofit groups.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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