The threat led to the closure Nov. 14 of Maranacook Regional Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Regional School Unit 38.
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.
Posted inBusiness
Aroma Joe’s Coffee in Waterville closed for renovations
The popular Maine chain will be closed until Dec. 9, according to a recent Facebook post.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public
Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school’s website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pittston officials propose revisions to town’s recall ordinance
The proposed revisions to the two-decade-old ordinance follow a failed attempt by some residents to recall Selectmen Joe Caputo in March.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Public hearing Wednesday for new Pittston recall ordinance
A public hearing for the updated recall ordinance is set for 6 p.m. before the regularly scheduled select board meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area students learn the meaning of Veterans Day from former service members
In the third annual event put on by Hall-Dale Elementary School, 24 veterans read and talked with the students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Longtime Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office deputy to retire at end of year
Chief Deputy Al Morin will step down after four decades. Lt. Chris Read, who joined the sheriff’s office in 2016 after leaving the Augusta Police Department, will take his place.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man arrested in Florida on check forgery charges says he was recruited in Maine
Shawn Willette, 43, said people in Maine enticed him to cash forged checks under false identifies in Florida.