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
July 22, 2021

Malinowski elected to Pittston Select Board

A special election also took place in Richmond, with a citizen’s petition to amend the Land Use Ordinance to allow individual well and septic systems for developments defeated at the polls.
Published
July 18, 2021

Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns

Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
Published
July 17, 2021

Paraders show their Pride in Hallowell on Saturday

Nearly 50 participate in “Summer of Pride” event sponsored by Hallowell Pride Alliance.
Published
July 17, 2021

New Richmond town manager has deep family roots in community

Laurisa Loon was appointed to the role at the end of June, but has been the interim town manager since March.
Published
July 17, 2021

LifeFlight responds to motorcycle accident in Mount Vernon

Single vehicle crash happened Friday night.
Published
July 16, 2021

Richmond selectboard chair says drunken driving charge is ’embarrassing’ but won’t impact town role

Robert ‘Bucky’ Bodge said he will still be able to make ‘responsible’ decisions as a selectboard member.
Published
July 15, 2021

Pittston residents to vote for new Select Board member Tuesday

Kerri Malinowski and Adam Towle are vying for to fill the seat previously held by Fred Kimball, who resigned from the post in May, during Tuesday’s special election.
Published
July 15, 2021

Richmond selectman arrested on charge of drunken driving

Robert Bodge, chairperson of Richmond’s Selectboard, was arrested Wednesday after police charged him with operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement.
Published
July 12, 2021

With food insecurity expected to continue increasing, Augusta Food Bank offers supermarket-style service

Augusta and Manchester residents are now able to select their food, including meat, dairy, produce and other staples.
Published
July 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.