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.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Rachel Mann
Officials from the Vermont College of Fine Arts went before Montpelier’s Development Review Board on Monday night looking for approval on a plan that would allow them to repurpose buildings on campus now that most of the low-residency college’s classes have been moved to Colorado.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:13 AM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Many ski areas plan to suspend lift operations Friday -- and possibly Saturday -- as frigid weather brings wind chills as high as minus 40.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:23 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Ausable River flooding has devastated several Adirondack communities over the years. With new state and federal funding, state and community organizations are hoping to protect and provide resources for the small towns and hamlets surrounding it.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:12 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Colchester residents will weigh in on a $16 million recreation center on Town Meeting Day.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:51 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
On Monday, 14 students received the prestigious recognition. There were also a handful of honorable mentions.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:22 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The snow doesn’t scream beach weather, but for a group in the Northeast Kingdom, it’s the perfect time to go for a dip.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The Harwood Union Unified School District is reevaluating its approach to the restraint and seclusion of students, practices that are only supposed to be used when students put their peers or anyone else in danger.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:06 AM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Redistricting Burlington is an ongoing discussion, as officials try to fix gerrymandered wards. On Monday, councilors voted on minor changes to the measure going before voters on Town Meeting Day.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
This is a big weekend for pinball enthusiasts, as the state championship tournaments get underway in South Burlington.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:35 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
A recent Vermont State Ethics Commission report reveals municipal oversight isn’t up to par.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:39 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Vermont isn’t facing a shortage of trees, but the heavily regulated timber industry isn’t immune to some bad actors.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:13 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The number of people looking for environmentally friendly burials is on the rise. With the recent legalization of human composting in New York, people there now have a handful of options.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Ski areas are at their busiest during the weekend ahead of MLK day but skiing and riding is a predominantly white sport.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:22 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The Ely Copper Mine closed in 1905 because of environmental and financial issues. Now. the Superfund site is slated for an archaeological dig this summer.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:14 AM EST
|By WCAX News Team and Rachel Mann
A meeting set for Thursday evening aims to discuss VTrans’ planned “diverging diamond interchange” in Colchester.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:43 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Police are investigating after two Vermont high school students allegedly brought pellet guns to school and one of them reportedly shot at a teacher.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:49 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Starting in July, Green Mountain Transit is planning to charge bus fares once again.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:18 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Plattsburgh city councilors last month voted to move forward with the demolition of the Crete Center. Now, community members and organizations who used the space are left wondering what’s next?
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:20 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The costs for emergency services are on the rise in Vermont. Now, cities and towns are grappling with the financial fallout.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Fairfax voters will have another say on a $36.5 million bond to improve Bellows Free Academy. A revote will take place in January after some residents say they weren’t aware they had to request a special ballot.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 11:31 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Plattsburgh Public Works is getting ready to help clean up after Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:01 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
South Burlington city councilors approved a $15 million bond to go before voters on Town Meeting Day.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:32 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
As the colder months roll in, concern for the homeless population is on the rise. In New York’s Clinton County, emergency shelter programs are pushing capacity.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:10 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Parishioners of a historic church in Burlington will have to wait even longer for the city to review their demolition permit.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:40 AM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Embodying the spirit of Shel Silverstein’s children’s book, “The Giving Tree,” the Early Learning Preschool in Burlington is extending a hand, or branch, to those in need.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:49 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
South Burlington city councilors on Monday approved a new policy for homeless encampments.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 11:22 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
In the short-time it’s been open, the Wheeler Dog Park in South Burlington has become a popular spot for K9 owners. Dog parks are a great way for pups to get some time off leash, socialize and let their zoomies out.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 11:47 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The Transportation Security Administration admits that the screening process is more challenging for transgender and nonbinary folks than cisgender travelers. Now, the TSA is spending millions to set up nonbinary screening systems.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 12:15 AM EST
|By Rachel Mann
The Burlington City Council on Monday discussed noise complaints at a downtown bar, new rules for vacant buildings, a safety resolution on guns and a new city councilor was sworn in.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST
|By WCAX News Team and Rachel Mann
A police standoff on Burlington’s North Avenue shut down part of the street for nearly five hours Monday night.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:08 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
An Essex Junction holiday tradition is back on track following a COVID hiatus. Not only does the event emphasize the city’s railroad history, it gives model train hobbyists a chance to show off their stuff.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:33 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Vermont serves as the picture-perfect backdrop in many Christmas movies -- and even some spooky shows -- but very few have actually been shot in the Green Mountain State.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 11:28 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
To honor the service members and civilians killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, and all veterans serving since then, the North Country Veterans Association lit up Trinity Park in Plattsburgh.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 11:19 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
SUNY Plattsburgh is investing tens of thousands of dollars into student mental health services, using money from the CARES Act.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 11:22 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Though the state dropped many cannabis-related criminal convictions in 2021, some people are still trying to clear their name of crimes that are no longer crimes.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 12:20 AM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Some Burlington residents who are unhappy with the city’s proposed districting map are catching a break, while others are upset by the process.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 9:03 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
South Burlington City Councilors are looking to adopt a new policy surrounding homeless encampments.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 8:46 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
It’s been a busy few days for fire departments around Vermont. From Brattleboro to Swanton, there were at least four major fires, resulting in two deaths.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 11:27 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
It’s the season of giving and receiving. For many, this can also mean the season of clutter.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:18 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Wildlife experts are investigating what happened to a flock of geese in the Northeast Kingdom after 21 were found dead at Crystal Lake State Park in Barton last week.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 11:25 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Stories are handed down through generations and the best ones are well-told. Now, the residents at Wake Robin in Shelburne are learning how to share their legacy.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 11:23 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
People in the North Country punched their tickets to the North Pole by welcoming the Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train Monday.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:09 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
A handful of local shops there will be encouraging people to stop by for some free cider and doughnuts along with their purchases.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:25 AM EST
|By WCAX News Team and Rachel Mann
Vermonters on Friday will celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Burlington tree lighting ceremony.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 12:01 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Today is about giving thanks, but we all know the best way to celebrate is with a big plate of food. Local businesses that do catering say it’s one of their busiest times of the year.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 11:11 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Burglaries in Burlington are up 20% over the five-year average. Police say they usually spike during times of the year when people are away, like the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:08 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
School staffing shortages are hitting the Northeast Kingdom hard. The Orleans County Supervisory Union is taking a community approach to the problem, with the hope of fixing a critical staffing shortage.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger first presented his 10-point housing plan last December. Nearly a year later, the city is checking in on the plan to see how much has been accomplished.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Where and when you can park during snowstorms in Plattsburgh is changing.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 9:49 PM EST
|By Rachel Mann
Will the Fairfax school bond be able to pass a second time? A petition for a revote was handed into the town office on Friday.
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