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, 2024

Gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day at Monmouth Fair

In a record-breaking year for the fair, several women turned out to compete in Saturday’s events.
Published
June 28, 2024

At 88, Dresden’s newest first selectman says he’s just getting started

Gary Getchell decided to run for local office so that people had options when voting. Now he’s ready to serve.
Published
June 20, 2024

Readfield standoff ends in arrest of 71-year-old Belgrade man

Police were called to a residence on Tuesday night and arrested 71-year-old Carl Hiebert.
Published
June 20, 2024

Hundreds turn out at cemetery for funeral of ‘unclaimed’ Augusta veteran

The VA estimated in 2023 that nationally there were around 20,298 unclaimed veterans waiting to be buried.
Published
June 18, 2024

Large police presence reported Tuesday night on Morrill Road in Readfield

More than a dozen police vehicles were seen parked near the intersection of Morrill and Nickerson Hill roads.
Published
June 14, 2024

Pittston Fair returns to its roots with new June dates that signal fresh start to Maine’s fair season

Maine’s agricultural fair season kicks off this week with the Pittston Fair, which is returning to its historic June start date for the first time in many years.
Published
June 11, 2024

Chelsea’s welcome sign to return after being replaced by a religious message

For several weeks, travelers on River Road in Chelsea have been greeted by a ‘Jesus Saves’ sign where the town’s ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ sign had stood for years; the sign is scheduled to be replaced Friday.
Published
June 8, 2024

Ceremony showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison

The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.
Published
June 6, 2024

Winthrop schools may have to pay if district doesn’t use electric buses that came riddled with problems

The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
Published
June 3, 2024

Update: Four taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Winthrop

The crash at the intersection of Route 202 and Winthrop Center Road closed the road for about five hours while the Maine State Police reconstructed the crash.

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