The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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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Festival of Trees in Gardiner has impressive turnout, business and attendees alike
The 7th annual Festival of Trees, which ends Sunday, allows people to attempt to win holiday trees filled with prizes..
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Longtime Gardiner-area school superintendent to step down
After nearly 15 years in the school district, Patricia Hopkins resigned from her role as superintendent at Thursday night’s board meeting, effective June 30, 2025.
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Gardiner-area school board to explore adding health center at high school
Opponents, mostly from outside the district, have raised concerns about gender-affirming care and parental notification. But a majority of board members, as well as most members of the public who spoke Thursday, said the proposal should move forward.
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Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet
A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.
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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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Town staff in Chelsea gathering Letters for Santa
From Dec. 1 through Dec. 14, children can send their letters to Santa at the Chelsea Town Office and expect a reply back.
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Central Maine Eats: Morning Moose Coffee grinds it out in Richmond and beyond
Coverage of restaurants, food trucks and food events in the Augusta and Waterville, Maine, areas.
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Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu
Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.