Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
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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Three central Maine libraries receive over $80,000 to make spaces more usable for remote workers
Libraries in Gardiner, Vassalboro and Readfield are among those to benefit from a $1.7 million statewide investment.
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Meet Maya: Gardiner Public Library’s stress-relieving kitten
After a summer employee saw the tiny, black kitten scurrying across a Whitefield road, Library Director Dawn Thistle found a job for her.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples
About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
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Following clash over Trump, Pride flags, Gardiner high schoolers now required to submit proposals to hang items on walls
Officials decided not to extend a temporary rule imposed in June only allowing the display of the American flag.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Randolph voters pass $2.8 million budget, honor longtime employee
Around 30 residents attended the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.
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Randolph residents to vote on $1.3 million budget that includes funding for culvert repairs
Residents to vote on 46 warrant articles during the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Popular Augusta restaurant closes temporarily after officials find health, safety violations
The 99 Restaurant at 281 Civic Center Drive closed Thursday because of a leaking sprinkler system, wastewater found in the basement and other issues.
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New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships
As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine’s state university system, she’s looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.