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
March 27, 2021

Washington residents gather at annual Town Meeting, passing all articles

All 38 articles were passed in under an hour, and voters authorize selectmen to pursue options to expand broadband internet.
Published
March 26, 2021

Beloved Hallowell-area principal rewarded with Maine’s Principal of the Year

Hall-Dale Elementary School Principal Kristie Clark will accept the 2021 Maine Principals’ Association National Distinguished Principal of the Year award virtually on April 29.
Published
March 26, 2021

Historic Ames Mill in Richmond to host liquidation sale this weekend

There will be enough items to cover 20,000 square feet inside the building that was constructed in the early 1880s.
Published
March 26, 2021

Richmond officials highlight reasons for going through withdrawal process from Hallowell-area school district

If Richmond withdraws from Regional School Unit 2, the town could pay an estimated $400,000 more in its first year as a standalone school district than it does as part of the Hallowell-area unit.
Published
March 25, 2021

Hallowell-area school district considers using coronavirus relief funds to pay some salaries

To cut costs for Regional School Unit 2 taxpayers, the district has proposed removing funding for certain positions and equipment from the proposed 2021-22 budget.
Published
March 19, 2021

Hallowell-area school board members encourage public to attend upcoming budget meetings

RSU 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said staff wages have to increase because they are “working harder and more hours.”
Published
March 18, 2021

Video: Augusta students topple 1,333 cereal boxes in philanthropic lesson benefitting food bank

Students and community members collect the cereal boxes for the Augusta Food Bank. The food will save the food bank about $5,000.
Published
March 18, 2021

Two positive COVID-19 cases reported at Augusta elementary school

Gilbert Elementary School Principal Sarah Landry said the two cases are not related to any others, and there are no close contacts within the school
Published
March 17, 2021

Millinocket man charged by police with breaking into Augusta church

Brock Malone, 45, was intercepted by authorities before stealing anything, according to Augusta police.
Published
March 16, 2021

Augusta elementary school reports positive COVID-19 case

Despite the positive coronavirus case, there is no change in schedule for students at Farrington Elementary School.