Three central Maine students have followed very different paths to reach high school graduation, and they say they’re ready to take on their next challenges.
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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Winthrop cat shelter will stay open after raising nearly $100,000
Weeks after putting out its plea for help, the PALS No-Kill Cat Shelter has received enough donations to stay in operation and hire a fundraising director.
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Central Maine charter school wins state competition
The Maine Academy of Natural Science Envirothon team plans to travel to Canada for the international competition in mid-July.
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During raucous meeting, Gardiner-area board OKs school-based health center
The board voted after months of debate and several hostile meetings. One board member says she will bring a motion to rescind its approval at the next board meeting.
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Gardiner-area school district moves closer to health center vote, following public outbursts
After months of tension, the school-based health center vote could take place Thursday.
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Central Maine voters to decide on school budgets, candidates and local issues
The June 10 elections across central Maine feature school votes, town elections and special ballot questions.
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Richmond voters approve $3.2 million town and $8.8 million school budgets
Richmond residents learned at the annual town meeting that Laurisa Loon, town manager for nearly four years, had resigned effective immediately.
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Winthrop cat shelter seeks donations to continue rescue
Rising veterinary costs are endangering operations at the Protectors of Animal Life Society No-Kill Cat Shelter in Winthrop.
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Owner of Gardiner’s Grilla Bowl takes inspiration from family roots
The restaurant, which opened in mid-January and serve bowls with meat, rice and vegetables, is located at 343 Water St.
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Residents OK $32.9 million Gardiner-area school budget
The Maine School Administration District 11 school board cut $2.3 million out of the first proposed budget to minimize the effect on taxpayers.