Some schools districts remind parents that nurses are doing their job and should be treated “with kindness and respect,” while others turn to robocalls and email to limit verbal interactions.
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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Winthrop schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine for substitute teachers, volunteers
Winthrop Public Schools are looking ahead and discussing what a federal mandate might mean for full-time staff.
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After Richmond police officer resigns, Selectboard member attempts to calm social media anxiety
After members of the Selectboard accepted Officer Doug Bellevue’s resignation Monday night, residents on the Richmond Friends and Families Facebook page expressed concerns, including that the position could go unfilled.
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Richmond hosts public hearing for RSU 2 withdrawal
No questions were submitted in advance and no members of the public turned up for the short hearing that marked the next step in Richmond’s second attempt to leave Regional School District 2.
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Public hearing set for Monday to discuss Richmond’s withdrawal from RSU 2
While a vast majority of voters in the last election supported the town’s withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2, state rules had Richmond 300 votes short of the number needed to validate the election and allow the town to leave the district.
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After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.
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Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power
Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.
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With Amish buggy crashes on the rise in central Maine, experts advise to pay attention to roads
There have been at least four Amish buggy crashes this summer alone, and members of the community and experts advise safe driving to ensure more crashes do not happen.
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Former Brunswick athletic director now Cony Middle School’s assistant principal
Jeffrey Ramich, who started his new position on July 1, said he is ready for a new challenge after years of a career focus on athletics.
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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.