Emily Duggan

Kennebec Journal

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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Published
February 4, 2025

Dresden voters choose Bickford for Select Board seat

Jeffrey Bickford will take over Gary Getchell’s term as First Selectman, which runs to July 2027.
Published
February 4, 2025

Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately

Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.
Published
February 4, 2025

Maine technician explains why he quit his job at Lion Electric Co. after 4 months

“It was more like a science project than a validated, road-legal vehicle,” Will Doucette said of Lion Electric’s school buses.
Published
January 30, 2025

15 pets die in Richmond house fire, officials say

Thirteen dogs and two cats were killed in the fire, whose cause has been listed as undetermined, officials said.
Published
January 29, 2025

Dresden to choose selectman in special election Friday

Voting to replace Gary Getchell, who resigned late last year, will be open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Published
January 23, 2025

Augusta man arrested at school board meeting won’t be charged

“While Mr. Dokukin was seconds over his time limit, he was not disorderly,” the Kennebec County district attorney said Thursday.
Published
January 23, 2025

Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?

As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
Published
January 22, 2025

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.
Published
January 16, 2025

Four charged in Fairfield drug bust

Three people were arrested in a traffic stop, while the fourth was taken into custody the following day.
Published
January 13, 2025

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.

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