The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School, 1023 Pittston School Street in Pittston, marking the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic that residents vote on warrant articles in the traditional meeting style.
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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Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
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Chelsea prepares to vote at special meeting on sale of cellular tower
A special town meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Chelsea Elementary School.
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Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families
Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Several central Maine schools lift mask mandate, making face coverings optional for students and staff
The state is no longer recommending schools require masks, following updated guidance from the Maine CDC on Wednesday.
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‘I wake up crying every day’: Central Mainers with ties to Ukraine watch in horror as war rages
Augusta-area residents with direct family ties to Ukraine say they feel anguish as Russian invades their native country.
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Historic Richmond town archives to move from private property to Roberts Hall
Roberts Hall expects to open in early April to the public for viewing the historic records.
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Chelsea-area school district to drop mandatory masking following February vacation
Students and staff in Regional School Unit 12 will have the option of wearing a mask after February vacation.
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Central Maine automobile dealerships struggle with supply chain squeeze
Local sellers say they feel the strain of less inventory — vehicles and parts — and do not know when the problem will ease.
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China Ice Day’s Cornhole raises money for Maine female veterans’ group
Nichole Jordan created Women Veteran’s Glamping as a way to form connections between women veterans.