With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
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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Michael Faass, a northern Georgia transplant, becomes Dresden’s new town administrator
The town of Dresden’s new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.
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Kennebec River expected to flood from Christmas Day rain storm
Areas of Hallowell are expected to be impacted the most.
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South Parish Congregational Church hosts curbside dinner; had 240 delivery meals
Over 40 volunteers helped put on the event, all helping in different ways.
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South Parish Congregational Church hosting curbside Christmas Day dinner
The church is expecting around 200 meals to be delivered and handed out curbside on Friday.
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Hallowell-area schools provide toys, food baskets for the holiday season
Hall-Dale Middle School and High School students, with help from Temple Beth El and Granite Hill Church, compiled donations to fill 10 food and 16 toy baskets for families in towns served by the school district.
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Readfield-area school reports probable positive COVID-19 case
Regional School Unit 2 is asking families to watch for coronavirus symptoms and maintain safe practices during the winter break from school.
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The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
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For some central Maine students with special learning services, remote learning doesn’t work
School districts are learning many special service programs are unable to be replicated on a remote level — leaving some students facing a regression in their learning.
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Gardiner-area middle, high schools set for week of fully remote learning after holiday break
The two Maine School Administrative District 11 schools will resume the current hybrid-learning model Jan. 11, while elementary school students return Jan. 4.