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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After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall

by Greg Levinsky, Emily Duggan and Taylor Abbott March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.

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Washington residents gather at annual Town Meeting, passing all articles

by Emily Duggan March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

All 38 articles were passed in under an hour, and voters authorize selectmen to pursue options to expand broadband internet.

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Beloved Hallowell-area principal rewarded with Maine’s Principal of the Year

by Emily Duggan March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Hall-Dale Elementary School Principal Kristie Clark will accept the 2021 Maine Principals’ Association National Distinguished Principal of the Year award virtually on April 29.

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Historic Ames Mill in Richmond to host liquidation sale this weekend

by Emily Duggan March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

There will be enough items to cover 20,000 square feet inside the building that was constructed in the early 1880s.

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Richmond officials highlight reasons for going through withdrawal process from Hallowell-area school district

by Emily Duggan March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

If Richmond withdraws from Regional School Unit 2, the town could pay an estimated $400,000 more in its first year as a standalone school district than it does as part of the Hallowell-area unit.

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Hallowell-area school district considers using coronavirus relief funds to pay some salaries

by Emily Duggan March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

To cut costs for Regional School Unit 2 taxpayers, the district has proposed removing funding for certain positions and equipment from the proposed 2021-22 budget.