Emily Duggan

Kennebec Journal

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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Published
June 29, 2023

Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System

Michael Laliberte’s settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.
Published
June 27, 2023

After years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed

Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.
Published
June 20, 2023

Police charge 5 over past month in central Maine drug trafficking cases

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office confiscated nearly 4 pounds of drugs and seized more than $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds.
Published
June 10, 2023

Thousands attend Moose Permit Lottery in Augusta, and only a lucky few will go on the hunt of a lifetime

Out of 72,446 applicants, only 4,106 were chosen Saturday afternoon to receive a moose hunting permit in the state lottery. 46,242 applicants were residents, and the other 26,204 were non-residents, marking the highest number of applicants since 2003.
Published
June 6, 2023

‘Heated’ student argument over Pride, Trump flags prompts Gardiner school to only allow display of American flag

Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.
Published
May 30, 2023

Police continue search for vandal who defaced memorial to Maine’s fallen officers

The Maine Law Enforcement Memorial in Augusta was vandalized over Memorial Day weekend.
Published
May 26, 2023

Readfield-area middle school welcomes 41 new citizens during naturalization ceremony

The new Mainers from 20 different countries were highlighted as part of the school’s “Paths to America” integrated curriculum.
Published
May 23, 2023

Blaze at Jefferson house also sparks brush fire, road closures

The fire started Tuesday afternoon and its cause was not immediately known, officials said.
Published
May 23, 2023

Sen. Angus King talks citizenship, book-banning, TikTok with Readfield-area middle schoolers

The independent U.S. senator from Maine was the guest speaker for the “Acadia Team” at Maranacook Community Middle School for their topic on “Paths to America.”
Published
May 20, 2023

Culinary arts students at Augusta-based technical center learn by running school’s food trailer

Chef Heidi Parent strives to be innovative with her culinary arts program, including using COVID-19 pandemic relief funding to buy a food trailer for her students to run.