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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PublishedJuly 22, 2021
Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend
The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2021
Volunteers don’t miss a beat, as Pittston fair returns after pandemic pauses it for a year
Most volunteers from previous years are back and have dedicated much time to reopening the fair for this year, a fair official said.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2021
Maine summer camps see record numbers, but not without some hiccups along the way
Most summer camps across the state will not open at full capacity, and many are working through food supply issues and worker shortages.
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PublishedJune 27, 2021
Members of state worker’s union rally for livable wage ahead of contract renewal
Those who did not attend the Sunday rally had to work a ‘second job’ to pay their bills, according to the speakers at the event.
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PublishedJune 26, 2021
Crowds turn up at final day of the Monmouth Fair
According to the fair President Diana Morgan, the first three days of the fair were also “very busy.”
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Augusta Public School Board pursues ‘pool testing’ for reducing pandemic requirements
The Department of Education protocol calls for 30% of a building’s people to be tested for COVID-19 on a regular basis as a way to ease physical distancing requirements.
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
Two pedestrians killed in crash on Augusta’s Cony Road
The crash reportedly involved one car that also hit a utility pole. The driver’s identity and condition were not known Thursday night.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
Augusta woman fulfills dream of appearing on ‘Jeopardy!’, and wins big too
Jamie Logan has wanted to be on the show her whole life and finally got the chance after auditioning for 15 years; she will compete again Friday night after winning on Wednesday and Thursday.
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PublishedMay 1, 2021
Chizzle Wizzle continues in Augusta for 130th year
Cony Middle and High School’s annual event won’t be able to have an audience this year, but community members will be able to watch the show from the comfort of home.
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PublishedApril 25, 2021
UMA to offer online financial literacy course for high school students
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the needs for financial literacy and online college courses, according to local educators.
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