Augusta police say robbery occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, and the male suspect fled before officers arrived.
Emily Duggan
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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.
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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.
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Augusta school budget trimmed by $1 million after City Council orders cuts before vote
Some board members bristled at the ask by city officials because the school budget had already tapped into reserve monies to prevent an increase to taxpayers.
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Gardiner Area High School student receives presidential honor
Brett Palmer is one of two students in Maine — and 161 across the country — to be named a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
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Readfield and Mount Vernon voters to decide 2 contested RSU 38 school board races
Four seats are open on the 13-person board that oversees Regional School Unit 38, but only the races in Readfield and Mount Vernon are contested.
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Maranacook students express their excitement as 98 graduate
The graduation took place at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday.