The cause of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor, is under investigation by the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal.
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.
Organizations team up to offer free holiday lunch in Augusta
This is the first year Maine Arts Academy and Carver’s Driving Academy have teamed up for this holiday celebration.
Sidney woman charged with murder
Police say the body of a 14-year-old was discovered outside a Sidney home, after a woman reported in Androscoggin County that an incident had taken place at her home.
Minor arrested in connection to Gardiner school threat
A threat closed Gardiner Area High School for several hours Friday morning.
Waterville Starbucks employees vote to unionize
Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Sunrise Bagel opens Oakland location
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.
Augusta school board passes new guidelines on gender discrimination
Cony Middle and High School is named in a federal lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of the updated policies.
Arsenic detected at Pittston’s RiverWalk poses low risk, officials say
A state report found several chemicals, but at concentrations that are not a concern, the town and state said.