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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.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Carlson wins Gardiner school board seat

by Emily Duggan November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Meaghan Carlson is one of four members who represent Gardiner on the MSAD 11 school board.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Newcomer challenges incumbent for Randolph school board seat

by Emily Duggan October 29, 2025November 3, 2025

Elissa Tracey and newcomer Dan Coutts are running for the seat that Tracey currently holds on the Gardiner-area school board.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Gardiner resident challenges incumbent for school board seat

by Emily Duggan October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Zachary Hanley and Meaghan Carlson are vying for the seat that Carlson now holds on the Gardiner-area school board.

Elections, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Meet the 3 candidates vying for Ward 4 seat on Augusta Board of Education

by Emily Duggan October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Three candidates are on the ballot to replace Kati McCormick, who is not running for reelection.

Elections, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Meet the candidates battling for Augusta Board of Education seat

by Emily Duggan October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

Rita Pello, an incumbent, faces Kelly Smith, a senior tax examiner.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools

by Emily Duggan October 9, 2025October 13, 2025

Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board’s recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy

by Emily Duggan September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.