Tuesday’s grand opening of the new facility at the University of Maine at Augusta for the medical lab technician program will more than double enrollment for students on the Augusta campus to help fill a statewide need.
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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Dapper Wednesday at Chelsea Elementary School continues to charm, draw celebrity attention
Dapper Wednesday, begun by students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, now 8, is winning fans across Maine and the nation.
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Hannaford supermarket in Gardiner set to reopen in early April
The Gardiner Hannaford at 40 Main Ave. experienced its worst flooding damage in nearly 40 years during the Dec. 18 storm, which flooded most of downtown Gardiner and downtown Hallowell.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston shooting victim’s memory honored at Winthrop art gallery
The exhibit honoring Peyton Brewer-Ross at the Art:Works on Main gallery will run though February and will potentially spotlight other victims of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Alleged Wayne predator targeted multiple Maranacook middle schoolers
William C. Smith, 29, was arrested and charged last week with attempting to get a 14-year-old girl to send sexual images over Snapchat.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Several people arrested after raids of 7 illegal marijuana grows in central Maine
Over 6,000 plants were seized from residences in Whitefield, Jefferson and Chelsea in the last month, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine schools prepare for cost of up to $13 million in first 6 months of new paid family leave program
Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
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Wayne man, 29, arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting 14-year-old girl
William C. Smith was arrested Wednesday after allegedly messaging and threatening a Maranacook Community High School student.
Posted inMaine, News
Historic gas pump taken out in snowy crash at Dresden Take Out
It could take up to five weeks to get gas flowing again at the popular gas station and deli at 537 Gardiner Road, the business owner said.
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Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.