Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
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.
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Opening new school, adapting to coronavirus guidelines go hand in hand in Monmouth
Adding coronavirus protocols to the school day was not as challenging given students and staff also had to figure out their routines at the new Monmouth Memorial School.
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Demonstrators call for Fuller statue outside Augusta courthouse to be removed
Protesters argue “separation was never equal” while gathering at the statue of a Maine man instrumental in passing Plessy v. Ferguson decision.
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UMA artists’ work may be viewed — in person
Art students at the University of Maine at Augusta can finally display their work for others to see — in person — at the Charles Danforth Gallery.
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Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic
Licensed clinical social workers have been providing training to help with school-related stress.
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After delayed start, school year gets underway for Augusta’s elementary students
Last week, the Augusta school board gave educators at the elementary schools two extra days to prepare for the start of the year, and by the end of this week all students receiving in-person instruction will have come to school.
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Back to school: Hallowell-area students resume in-person learning
While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
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As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans
While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.
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Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning
Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
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Maine education department’s MOOSE platform aims to make remote learning more accessible
The state Department of Education has created learning modules for use by Maine educators navigating the challenges of educating their students when they’re not in the classroom.