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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.

App outage at fault when alert system failed to notify Readfield area parents of cancellations, superintendent says

by Emily Duggan November 3, 2022November 4, 2022

Regional School Unit 38 Superintendent Jay Charette says he realized the system was not working, so he alerted parents through email within an hour after a threatening text message prompted cancellation of a Halloween event Sunday night and classes Monday.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Over more than two decades, Chelsea physical education teacher’s passion for running has created community tradition

by Emily Duggan October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Linda Peterson, a physical education teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, started a school fun run to help students develop a healthy mindset around the activity she has loved since childhood. On Saturday, the community will celebrate the 25th year of the event, which starts at 2 p.m. at the school.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Police investigate report of stolen RV from overflow lot used by Manchester dealer

by Emily Duggan October 21, 2022October 25, 2022

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the camper, which was reported missing from an overflow lot used by Scott’s Recreation on Western Avenue. It had been brought to the RV dealership to be serviced and winterized.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record

Richmond residents voice concerns, questions about withdrawal from RSU 2 ahead of November vote

by Emily Duggan October 18, 2022October 26, 2022

A public hearing held Monday drew roughly 25 Richmond residents, most of whom were in favor of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

High costs, loss of local identity drive Litchfield to consider withdrawing from RSU 4

by Emily Duggan October 14, 2022October 16, 2022

The town is not officially withdrawing from the school district, but a committee met for the first time Thursday to begin discussing options the town has if residents decide to more forward.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta Board of Education renews superintendent’s contract for one year, with a single dissenting vote

by Emily Duggan October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

The one-year renewal was requested by James Anastasio due to where he “is at in his career,” the board chair said.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Litchfield considers withdrawing from RSU 4

by Emily Duggan October 12, 2022October 13, 2022

The town has not formally decided to withdraw from the Wales-based school district, but has established a committee, scheduled to meet Thursday for the first time, to explore the possibility.