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
August 10, 2021

UMA names interim president while university starts search for long-term candidate

Longtime Vice President of Academic Affairs Joseph Szakas will be recommended by the University of Maine at Augusta Chancellor Dannel Malloy to be the university’s interim president until the role can be filled.
Published
August 7, 2021

With Amish buggy crashes on the rise in central Maine, experts advise to pay attention to roads

There have been at least four Amish buggy crashes this summer alone, and members of the community and experts advise safe driving to ensure more crashes do not happen.
Published
July 30, 2021

Somerville, Rumford-area school districts to split nearly $100,000 USDA grant for food programs

Regional School Unit 12 will use funds to make its locally sourced food programs more sustainable, while Regional School Unit 10 is hoping to strengthen its efforts to bring healthy meals to students.
Published
July 29, 2021

Randolph voters donate $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley

Residents vote Wednesday night at the Town Meeting to help the organization fund the cost of a new facility.
Published
July 29, 2021

Fire in bathroom exhaust fan destroys Whitefield house

Two families lived at the property at 736 East River Road — one in the house, the other in the apartment above the garage. While the house is still standing, it is a total loss, but the garage was saved.
Published
July 28, 2021

Longtime Richmond teacher, coach to take on elementary principal role

Troy Kendrick has been hired as principal of Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond, following Tom McKee’s decision to return to teaching.
Published
July 27, 2021

Randolph residents to vote on $2.48 million budget at Town Meeting

Residents are to vote on 50 warrant articles at meeting scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office.
Published
July 23, 2021

‘Richmond Nights’ gives town a taste of annual celebration

Richmond Nights is reduced in scope from the usual Richmond Days, but will still offer similar fun for the whole family.
Published
July 23, 2021

Former Brunswick athletic director now Cony Middle School’s assistant principal

Jeffrey Ramich, who started his new position on July 1, said he is ready for a new challenge after years of a career focus on athletics.
Published
July 22, 2021

Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend

The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.