Emily Duggan

Kennebec Journal

Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.

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Published
January 2, 2023

Whitefield man arrested after a 15-hour standoff with state police

Police were called to the Whitefield home for a domestic disturbance and ended with four charges against Jacob Walmer.
Published
January 2, 2023

Augusta-area’s first baby of the new year is Lawrence Patrice Audet IV

Baby Lawrence was born at 8 pounds and 9 ounces Sunday at 10:30 a.m. to parents Amber Audet, 30, and her husband Lawrence Audet III, 32, on New Years Day at MaineGeneral.
Published
December 31, 2022

Fire alarm prompts evacuation at Walmart in Augusta

A fire alarm sounded at the Walmart Supercenter around 3 p.m. but officials said it was triggered by a mechanism within the sprinkler system and not because there was a fire.
Published
December 31, 2022

Five-car crash in Richmond causes multiple injuries and leads to arrest

The five-car crash started after an individual drove under the influence and crashed into a tractor trailer, according to officials; a secondary crash followed as some cars slowed down along the section of Interstate 295 in Richmond.
Published
December 30, 2022

Generator located on porch thought to have caused Christmas Eve fire at historic Gardiner home

In the wake of the fire that destroyed the Laura E. Richards House and injured one occupant, local officials emphasized the importance of generator safety.
Published
December 29, 2022

New owners to take over popular Hallowell coffee shop

Kyle and Michelle Ng, who opened Traverse Coffee Co. on Water Street in 2019, sold the business this week and announced plans to move to Japan to serve as church missionaries.
Published
December 23, 2022

Randolph woman finds balance in belly dancing after overcoming cancer

Karen Ferroni, formerly a high-ranking hospital administrator, turned 70 this year and is now teaching a belly dancing class in Augusta.
Published
December 22, 2022

Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail

The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.
Published
December 16, 2022

Nor’easter causes school closures in central Maine as region braces for large amounts of snow

The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas are expected to get 8 to 12 inches of snow by Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
Published
December 15, 2022

After 13 months of contract negotiations, Augusta teachers receive 5.5% pay raise

The new contract, which the Augusta Board of Education approved Wednesday, increases the lowest salary a teacher in the district can earn to $42,261 from $40,058.