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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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Students adjusting well, remote learning going ‘smoothly’ for Gardiner-area schools
Maine School Administrative District 11 officials report that, in some cases, parents are having a harder time adjusting to remote learning than most young students.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Fall sports to happen in Gardiner-area school district, some in modified form
Athletic Director Nate Stubbert told the Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors the soccer, cross-country and field hockey seasons will happen this fall at the high school and middle school levels. Stubbert also said the high school golf season is a go.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Cony Middle and High School will play fall sports
Hosting fall sports for students may “mitigate” the risk of COVID-19 exposure, according to Athletic Director Jon Millet, because then students would not turn to travel teams.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
It’s free! All Maine K-12 students are eligible for free meals through December
Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Opening new school, adapting to coronavirus guidelines go hand in hand in Monmouth
Adding coronavirus protocols to the school day was not as challenging given students and staff also had to figure out their routines at the new Monmouth Memorial School.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Demonstrators call for Fuller statue outside Augusta courthouse to be removed
Protesters argue “separation was never equal” while gathering at the statue of a Maine man instrumental in passing Plessy v. Ferguson decision.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
UMA artists’ work may be viewed — in person
Art students at the University of Maine at Augusta can finally display their work for others to see — in person — at the Charles Danforth Gallery.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic
Licensed clinical social workers have been providing training to help with school-related stress.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
After delayed start, school year gets underway for Augusta’s elementary students
Last week, the Augusta school board gave educators at the elementary schools two extra days to prepare for the start of the year, and by the end of this week all students receiving in-person instruction will have come to school.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Back to school: Hallowell-area students resume in-person learning
While apprehension preceded the first day of the academic year, parents, students and educators found the jitters disappearing once everyone arrived at school.
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