Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is “terrifying.”
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.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding
With the state set to receive more than $183 millionĀ for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Cindy Gowell won’t let cancer stop her from helping someone else
The Sabattus woman is fighting stage-four cancer, but wants to live her days giving back to those around her.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
West Gardiner facility only one in Maine producing urban wood slabs
Niles Krech and Steve Pracher started the Maine Urban Timber Co. after realizing there was no other business in the state producing urban live slab lumber.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta
The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Remote housing creates issues for remote learning; causing an interference with school work
Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.