Jeremy and Amanda McDaniel have worked over the last year to figure out how to get people out to Swan Island and will soon offer a guided tour.
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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Hundreds flock to Gardiner for finish of cross-country Great Race
This year’s rally included 125 cars, and hundreds of fans from across the country gathered at the finish line in downtown Gardiner.
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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.
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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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Ceremony showcases new trail system that connects Norridgewock and Madison
The trail system has already brought a boost in tourism to Norridgewock.