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
February 15, 2021

For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them

While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.
Published
February 14, 2021

Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health

Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
Published
February 4, 2021

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.
Published
February 1, 2021

Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
Published
January 31, 2021

Family-friendly outdoor skills taught by UMaine Extension, 4-H and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine

Attendees at the Outdoor Family Adventure program Sunday afternoon in Augusta learned valuable skills. Another session is set for Feb. 28.
Published
January 30, 2021

Augusta, Monmouth and Gardiner-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases.

Maine State Administrative District 11 is experiencing staff shortages, as well, from the positive COVID-19 cases that the district has reported in the past week.
Published
January 30, 2021

After 155 calls, one Winthrop woman is still unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine

MaineGeneral said that over 400,000 calls were made Friday by elderly Mainers wanting the vaccine.
Published
January 17, 2021

Gardiner, Augusta Civil Rights Teams honor Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual celebration

Despite remote learning since winter break, Gardiner’s and Augusta’s Civil Rights Teams have found ways to celebrate MLK Jr. Day, while Skowhegan Area High School is focusing on personal pronouns.
Published
January 13, 2021

Routine changes and fear of uncertainty is causing anxiety in students

Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is “terrifying.”
Published
January 10, 2021

Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding

With the state set to receive more than $183 million for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.