The top readers each logged more than 2,000 minutes, while the student body collectively topped 100,000 minutes during the February vacation.
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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Richmond Area Senior Center quilting projects become ‘warm’ gifts
The quilting club has worked since December on lap quilts it is donating to Richmond Eldercare residents.
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Pittston Select Board holds public hearing to answer questions over the town budget
With around eight people in attendance over Zoom, there weren’t many questions to answer, but the Select Board was accommodating to all requests.
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Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic
Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday’s event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.
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Pittston forgoing in-person Town Meeting, to conduct referendum budget vote
The town is planning a Zoom public hearing at 1 p.m. Saturday to address the 2021 spending plan and answer questions about the voting process this year.
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Augusta, Hallowell-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
There will be no change in schedule for Cony Middle and High School or Hall-Dale Elementary School as a result of the coronavirus cases.
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Central Maine grandparents embrace role as educators during pandemic
Grandparents have been pressed into service to provide childcare and teaching help during the coronavirus pandemic, when parents have to work and education has shifted to remote models.
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UMA prison education partnership to expand after receiving a nearly million-dollar grant
The grant will help hire a new director, expand the humanities classes offered and allow UMA to purchase new technology for the program.
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Central Maine students taking initiative to find connections with classmates
A Cony High School senior created an online group with friends to connect, while Monmouth Academy students took the lead on revamping its website to allow for greater communication.
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For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them
While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.