Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
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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Sheepscot Valley-area finances feeling effect of students staying home
With more students opting to learn at home, Regional School Unit 12 is receiving fewer subsidies and seeing a financial impact to its budget.
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Drop in meals served in Augusta schools results in lunch staff layoffs
With the coronavirus pandemic reducing the amount of time students are spending in school, nearly half as many meals are being served, resulting in revenue loss.
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Hallowell-area teachers’ union responds to superintendent’s COVID-19 claim
The Kennebec-Intra District School Education Association said in a statement it has “lost patience” with Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold.
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Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases
Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.
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COVID-19 case reported at Augusta elementary school
Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.
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Augusta Teen Center members help choose winning UMA design for potential new space
University of Maine at Augusta architecture students spent the last two weeks working on design concepts for a renovation project at 189 Water St. that is a potential new home for the Augusta Teen Center.
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Days after high school given COVID-19 outbreak status, Readfield-area schools plan transition to in-person learning
The majority of Regional School Unit 38 already has school in-person, but Wednesdays will now serve as a learning day.
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Central Maine teachers await answers on their COVID-19 vaccinations
Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.
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Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.