A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school’s staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
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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New health center at Travis Mills Foundation retreat to allow more families to visit
Construction of the Health and Wellness Center was completed this week, exactly a year after crews broke ground.
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Two Augusta area schools find ‘forever chemicals’ in their water supplies
The two schools, Helen A. Thompson School in West Gardiner and Whitefield Elementary School, plan to install filtration systems in the next month.
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Augusta-area schools seek grant funding for electric buses, but officials question practicality of vehicles in rural areas
If approved, three Augusta-area school districts could receive a total of eight electric school buses that would arrive by October 2024.
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Proceeds of Belgrade camp sale must go toward central Maine Scouting and not paying down debt, court rules
The recent court ruling, which the Pine Tree Council says it will appeal to the state Supreme Judicial Court, comes following two years of dispute over the fate of the landmark camping area that’s hosted Boy Scouts for more than 75 years.
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Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
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Readfield pig scramble draws controversy from animal rights group
Organizer Dennis Price has assured that the event, a part of Readfield Heritage Days, will abide by state rules and will be done with care. The Maine Animal Coalition feels differently.
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Music from famed 1969 festival will fill Hallowell park as Woodstock event makes comeback
The Hallowell Woodstock and Arts Festival will take place Sunday at Granite City Park from noon to 6 p.m.
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State police find stolen cannon, utility vehicle during arrest of 3 people in Liberty
Cole Libby, 27, had a warrant out for his arrest from three counties. Police found him at his home in Liberty with two other convicted felons.
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As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.