Rachel Mann
Multimedia Journalist
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Rachel Mann joined the WCAX team in July of 2021. Prior to joining the team, she was a reporter and weekend anchor at WVII in Bangor, Maine. She graduated from Bridgewater State University with a degree in Communication Studies and Accounting & Finance in 2018. She also minored in Business Management.
During her time as a reporter, Rachel has covered a variety of stories including breaking news, feel-good pieces, and in-depth pieces analyzing systems that perpetuate inequities.
Originally from Taunton, Massachusetts, Rachel is no stranger to New England. She loves winter, the Red Sox, and being within driving distance of a good hike. In her spare time, she plays soccer on a local rec-team and continues to search for the best donut shop in New England.
Currently, Rachel is the 11 p.m. weekday reporter. Want to get in contact? Use the links above.
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The Gilman Methodist Church is for sale after more than a decade without a congregation. Church leaders are being picky about who they sell it to, but say they may have found the right fit.
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It’s a sure sign of summer-- dragon boats gliding across Lake Champlain. Our Rachel Mann caught up with people dipping their toes into the sport for the first time.
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Middlebury College alum Elsa Alvarado was the youngest director ever to work in the Pentagon. While she has since moved on from that position, she’s paved a path forward for many with her accomplishments.
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The main building at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction was evacuated Tuesday as Vermont National Guard training was taking place inside.
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Fluctuating mortgage rates are making the cost of buying, selling, and owning real estate less predictable. But is that hurting the housing market in Vermont?
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Haze has been filling the sky this week as a result of smoke blowing south from a wildfire burning in Nova Scotia.
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Governor Phil Scott Tuesday vetoed a Burlington charter change that would have allowed legal residents who are not U.S. citizens to vote in local elections.
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Plattsburgh City Beach is now open. As peak tourism season heats up in the North Country Visitors are already traveling to the area to catch some rays.
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Thousands of runners will race in Sunday’s Vermont City Marathon and many will be taking the course for the first time.
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Newport Mayor Beth Barnes resigned on Monday, claiming she was bullied and threatened by city councilor members. Some community members are calling her departure shocking and saddening. On Wednesday, dozens of them rallied demanding accountability for their local leaders.
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Our Rachel Mann spoke with new Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges about his first months in office and his plans for the future.
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Those utilizing Vermont’s Hotel Housing Program, enacted at the start of the pandemic, have a little more than a week to find new housing.
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The Old North End’s Roosevelt Park was flooded with about 400 kids Friday afternoon.
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As New York’s North Country prepares for its busiest tourism season, some businesses in Plattsburgh are concerned about a downtick in business driven by major construction in the heart of the city.
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Essex Junction city leaders want to make some zoning changes to allow for more housing and they’re looking for input from residents.
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As police departments struggle to fill vacant positions, hiring and retention bonuses are becoming more popular. But are those incentives really attracting candidates?
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Voters in Champlain, New York, will be voting Tuesday on whether to spend $6.9 million in taxpayer dollars on a new fire station.
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South Burlington is shining a spotlight on solar as officials look to make more major changes to their land development regulations.
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Runners and walkers are toeing the line in Montpelier Thursday evening for the 40th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge & State Agency 5K Race.
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Morristown will make another go at passing its budget next month. Residents voted down the last one proposed on Town Meeting Day, saying it was too big. Our Rachel Mann reports.
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Fishing season is here and many are gearing up to reel in a big catch, and with that comes an annual reminder from Vermont wildlife officials to respect the environment before wading in.
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Lawmakers questioned Department of Corrections officials on Friday about health care in Vermont’s prisons. Many people are raising concerns about the system after the death of seven inmates at the facility in Springfield.
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Four friends from Australia set out on a mission to run 80 marathons in 80 days for a good cause. More than 2,000 miles later, their journey is coming to an end.
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The biggest change activists say they are hoping to see is a new in-state health care provider for Vermont’s prisons.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed off on the budget New York lawmakers passed on Tuesday night. Despite this, very few people seem to be celebrating.
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Some parents in the Essex-Westford School District let their school board know how they feel about the new sex education policy in one of their schools. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott weighed in, too.
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After months of deliberation and a late-night legislative session on Tuesday, New York lawmakers finally passed a $229 billion budget.
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Dozens gathered in Burlington’s Battery Park on May Day to highlight the future of labor laws in Vermont and pay homage to the people who fought for those that exist today.
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7 people have died while incarcerated at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield since the start of 2023.
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Addison voters last fall approved a $2 million bond measure for repairs of their original Town Hall, but no work has been started yet on the 150-year-old structure.
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Colchester has a new fire chief. The Selectboard Tuesday night appointed Assistant Chief Seth Lasker to the role. It comes as the community continues to address what union members have said are dangerous labor shortages within the department.
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As some people around the region celebrated the 4/20 cannabis holiday Thursday, the opening of the North Country’s first pot shop was delayed after the owners say the state licensing hasn’t rolled out as fast as they’d like.
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Autistic individuals see the world through a different lens, which can often make tasks like going to the doctor’s office a challenge.
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A Burlington runner is one of 30,000 planning to cross the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday. Alyx Edney is running and fundraising with Team Alz.
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Three years ago this week, Ralph Jean Marie went missing from the Hollow Inn & Motel in Barre. Police have said they suspect foul play, but so far, the investigation is coming up cold. No body has been found and no one has been charged. Community members say they don’t think the barre city police department is doing enough.
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The Mendon Town Offices are open by appointment only until further notice. Select board members say the decision was made to protect town officials who have been dealing with an uptick in unruly behavior.
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The Vergennes Fire Department is getting its series of annual controlled burns underway.
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Filmmakers in Vermont will tell you it’s a challenging state to work in, and a new legislative report supports that. Now, lawmakers are chipping away at suggestions to grow the industry in the Green Mountain State.
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Emergency services at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans are temporarily moving to a new space to allow for upgrades that will allow it to keep up with the area’s growing population.
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After a weeklong search, police say missing Middlebury teen Rebecca Ball has been found dead.
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Amtrak's Adirondack train is chugging along again for the first time in three years.
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Hinesburg officials are weighing the options for two new municipal buildings. They say the town offices and fire department aren’t keeping up with the times.
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Vermonters and public officials Thursday reacted with a range of emotions to news of the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Some say they’re excited for justice. while others say it’s a sad day in American history.
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The future of Lake Placid’s emergency services is unclear. Public officials demanding answers about its likely closure say the Adirondack Health System isn’t being straightforward about what’s going on.
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The expansion of Vermont’s broadband network is being called one of the largest infrastructure projects in state history, and that connection will cost hundreds of millions of dollars. In a new report, Vermont’s auditor cautions that the windfall has potential pitfalls.
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Burlington City Councilors on Monday approved a list of recommendations for the city police department and a timeline for them.
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Burlington City Councilors approved a minor zoning change to help developers meet the demand for affordable housing in the city. The inclusionary zoning change will change the type and size of affordable units developers are required to have in buildings.
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Channel Three's Rachel Mann heads to Harris Hill to speak with the only Junior team working to grow the sport.
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New Yorkers, like others across the country, are starting to see the impacts of the end of pandemic-extended SNAP benefits.
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South Burlington city and school officials are working to create safer and more walkable areas around schools.
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