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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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Review of state university system’s hiring policies finds UMA presidential search violated rules
The presidential search that resulted in the hiring and subsequent withdrawal of Michael Laliberte violated the university system’s “employment background and screening policy” enacted a decade ago, according to an internal review.
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UMaine System trustees confirm two-week extension to chancellor’s contract
Two weeks after the short-term extension was announced to state lawmakers, the University of Maine System board of trustees votes to extend Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract to July 11.
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Maine reproductive rights advocates say they’ll keep fighting in wake of Supreme Court decision
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, Maine law will continue to protect access to abortion. But that legislation could come under scrutiny after the November election.
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Police: Big Apple convenience store in Augusta robbed Saturday night, suspect still at large
Augusta police say robbery occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, and the male suspect fled before officers arrived.
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Dresden keeps budget flat after voters decide not to withdraw from school district
The $1.15 million budget was driven up this year by the possibility of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
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Beloved Maranacook teacher, coach Steve DeAngelis retires
Steve DeAngelis has been with the district for 44 years, with 42 of them spent teaching. He will retire to spend more time with his family and run his nonprofit.
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Maine legislative panel grills UMaine chancellor over ‘egregious’ presidential search
UMaine Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the board of trustees Chairperson Trish Riley spoke virtually to the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
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UMaine trustees offer chancellor short-term contract extension, delaying decision on his future with system
Trish Riley, chair of the University of Maine System board of trustees, announces Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract has been extended through mid-July, allowing the board time to discuss the matter at its July 11 meeting.
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Monroe man dies after crashing motorcycle into tree
Alcohol and excessive speeding are likely to blame in the crash that killed 53-year-old Wayne Grotton, police said.