In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
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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Richmond town manager leaving to accept position in Oxford
Adam Garland, who took his first job in Richmond in 2006 as a member of its police department, is leaving the role of town manager he’s had for about 2½ years.
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Central Maine grandparents embrace role as educators during pandemic
Grandparents have been pressed into service to provide childcare and teaching help during the coronavirus pandemic, when parents have to work and education has shifted to remote models.
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UMA prison education partnership to expand after receiving a nearly million-dollar grant
The grant will help hire a new director, expand the humanities classes offered and allow UMA to purchase new technology for the program.
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For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them
While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.
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Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health
Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
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Central Maine teachers await answers on their COVID-19 vaccinations
Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.
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Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
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Family-friendly outdoor skills taught by UMaine Extension, 4-H and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
Attendees at the Outdoor Family Adventure program Sunday afternoon in Augusta learned valuable skills. Another session is set for Feb. 28.
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Augusta, Monmouth and Gardiner-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases.
Maine State Administrative District 11 is experiencing staff shortages, as well, from the positive COVID-19 cases that the district has reported in the past week.