Bates students emerge from lockdown seeking ways to help

Emily Duggan Kennebec Journal

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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October 28, 2023

Bates students emerge from lockdown seeking ways to help

Bates College sophomores Ella Nichol and Emma Erkkila signed up to donate blood in the wake of the Lewiston shootings, and said they considered donating blood a way to give back to their community because, as they put it, “Lewiston is home.” Neither Nichol nor Erkkila has donated blood before, but said their entire group […]
Published
October 26, 2023

How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting

Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.
Published
October 20, 2023

Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student

A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
Published
October 8, 2023

How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak

A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
Published
October 8, 2023

Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings

The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
Published
October 2, 2023

Infant thrown from Amish buggy in nighttime crash in Whitefield, official says

The 1-month-old infant suffered minor injuries in the collision, which occurred at about 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Published
October 1, 2023

Washington state man travels 3,263 miles to mark grave of ancestor who fought in American Revolution

Family members and others gathered Sunday to honor William Dorr, who is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Augusta.
Published
September 30, 2023

Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta

The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.
Published
September 21, 2023

Schools in Augusta, Readfield ratchet up restrictions on cellphones

Administrators are banning the use of cellphones in classes to curb distractions and increase engagement.
Published
September 20, 2023

Toddler killed after being struck by tow truck in Chelsea

The fatal crash happened Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. on Windsor Road.

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