As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
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.
Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
Four charged in Fairfield drug bust
Three people were arrested in a traffic stop, while the fourth was taken into custody the following day.
Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
3 pets die in West Gardiner fire
The home at 87 Collins Mill Road is a total loss, fire officials said.
Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
Public audits are falling behind throughout central Maine
Many municipalities and school districts do not have up-to-date financial data as auditors become harder to find.
Corinna man dies in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Burnham
Interstate 95 southbound was closed for several hours Tuesday while state police investigated the fatal crash near mile marker 142.
Canaan standoff ends in arrest
Edward Fowler, 62, was arrested after he allegedly threatened a neighbor with a firearm.
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for Sidney murder suspect at court appearance
Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.