Emily Duggan – Page 26 – The Portland Press Herald

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.

Auto, Business, Local & State

Maine automobile dealerships struggle with supply chain squeeze

by Emily Duggan February 20, 2022February 21, 2022

Sellers say they feel the strain of less inventory – vehicles and parts – and do not know when the problem will ease.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Oakland-area school district to drop mask mandate after February vacation

by Emily Duggan February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Masks will be optional for students and staff in Regional School Unit 18, but since the school is no longer considered a universal masking school, students will have to quarantne.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Erskine Academy rallies for cancer-stricken student, raises more than $14,000 for her treatment

by Emily Duggan February 15, 2022February 16, 2022

A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige ‘Power’ Reed.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence

by Emily Duggan February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.

Local & State, Schools and Education

UMA provides $2.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help with student debt, college expenses

by Emily Duggan January 30, 2022January 31, 2022

The coronavirus relief money, in some cases, could be used to forgive debt for students who were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021.

Local & State

Augusta Armory clinic to stop offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations after this week

by Emily Duggan January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Final two days of clinic at 179 Western Ave. set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday. No appointment is necessary. PCR testing for the coronavirus set to continue, by appointment.