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 5, 2021

First pass at 2021-2022 budget has Gardiner-area school district considering 8% spending hike, 20.5% local tax increase

In the initial budget for next school year, Maine School Administrative District 11 is proposing a $28.24 million spending plan with $12.02 million coming from its member towns.
Published
March 5, 2021

Hallowell-area middle school reports positive COVID-19 case

Students at Hall-Dale Middle School were learning remotely Friday, and Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said more details will be available next week.
Published
March 3, 2021

Gardiner, China schools report positive COVID-19 cases

Close contacts were identified on a bus taken by an individual at River View Community School in Gardiner, while Regional School Unit 18 reported a positive case at the China Middle School.
Published
March 2, 2021

Cony’s Project Graduation to get financial boost from ice fishing tournament

Prizes donated by sponsors will be awarded to participants for the largest and smallest fish caught, among other categories.
Published
February 28, 2021

Hall-Dale Elementary School reports positive COVID-19 case

Official: The diagnosis will not force a change in schedule at the school in Hallowell.
Published
February 28, 2021

Hall-Dale Elementary School raises almost $33,000 through Read-a-Thon

The top readers each logged more than 2,000 minutes, while the student body collectively topped 100,000 minutes during the February vacation.
Published
February 28, 2021

Richmond Area Senior Center quilting projects become ‘warm’ gifts

The quilting club has worked since December on lap quilts it is donating to Richmond Eldercare residents.
Published
February 27, 2021

Pittston Select Board holds public hearing to answer questions over the town budget

With around eight people in attendance over Zoom, there weren’t many questions to answer, but the Select Board was accommodating to all requests.
Published
February 26, 2021

Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic

Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday’s event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
Published
February 25, 2021

Pittston forgoing in-person Town Meeting, to conduct referendum budget vote

The town is planning a Zoom public hearing at 1 p.m. Saturday to address the 2021 spending plan and answer questions about the voting process this year.