Gilbert Elementary School Principal Sarah Landry said the two cases are not related to any others, and there are no close contacts within the school
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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Millinocket man charged by police with breaking into Augusta church
Brock Malone, 45, was intercepted by authorities before stealing anything, according to Augusta police.
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Augusta elementary school reports positive COVID-19 case
Despite the positive coronavirus case, there is no change in schedule for students at Farrington Elementary School.
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Readfield, Gardiner and Augusta-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maranacook Community Middle School will be remote for the remainder of the week, while Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School and Cony Middle and High School will remain with their regular schedules.
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Children’s Center in Augusta to expand, allowing it to take another 100 students
The Children’s Center, which also has locations in Farmington, Skowhegan and Waterville, plans to increase its space in Augusta by 10,000 square feet.
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Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
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While union ‘lost patience,’ Hallowell-area superintendent’s contract still renewed by school board
After a motion to table the contract approval was defeated, Superintendent Tonya Arnold’s contract was renewed through June 30, 2023, in an 8-1 vote.
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Augusta Board of Education OKs 2021-22 budget, with less-than-1% spending hike
The proposed spending plan is to be presented April 6 to the Augusta City Council.
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Three Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Cony Middle and High School, and Farrington and Lillian P. Hussey elementary schools will continue operate on their regular schedules.
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Richmond town manager leaving to accept position in Oxford
Adam Garland, who took his first job in Richmond in 2006 as a member of its police department, is leaving the role of town manager he’s had for about 2½ years.