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
February 25, 2021

Augusta, Hallowell-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases

There will be no change in schedule for Cony Middle and High School or Hall-Dale Elementary School as a result of the coronavirus cases.
Published
February 20, 2021

Central Maine grandparents embrace role as educators during pandemic

Grandparents have been pressed into service to provide childcare and teaching help during the coronavirus pandemic, when parents have to work and education has shifted to remote models.
Published
February 19, 2021

UMA prison education partnership to expand after receiving a nearly million-dollar grant

The grant will help hire a new director, expand the humanities classes offered and allow UMA to purchase new technology for the program.
Published
February 16, 2021

Central Maine students taking initiative to find connections with classmates

A Cony High School senior created an online group with friends to connect, while Monmouth Academy students took the lead on revamping its website to allow for greater communication.
Published
February 15, 2021

For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them

While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.
Published
February 14, 2021

Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health

Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
Published
February 12, 2021

Sheepscot Valley-area finances feeling effect of students staying home

With more students opting to learn at home, Regional School Unit 12 is receiving fewer subsidies and seeing a financial impact to its budget.
Published
February 11, 2021

Drop in meals served in Augusta schools results in lunch staff layoffs

With the coronavirus pandemic reducing the amount of time students are spending in school, nearly half as many meals are being served, resulting in revenue loss.
Published
February 10, 2021

Hallowell-area teachers’ union responds to superintendent’s COVID-19 claim

The Kennebec-Intra District School Education Association said in a statement it has “lost patience” with Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold.
Published
February 9, 2021

Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.