Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.
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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Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
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Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.
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Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet
A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.
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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
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With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
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At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.