The $2.2 million project funding includes a $1.64 million donation from a former area resident, Robert Fuller Jr., who has made numerous local gifts.
Keith Edwards
Staff Writer
Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, writing feature stories and covering breaking news, local people and events, and local politics. He has worked at the Kennebec Journal since 1995, having previously worked at the Camden Herald. He was born and raised in Winthrop and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in political science. He is married and has a dog and cat. A lifelong Mainer, he enjoys skiing, hiking, canoeing, camping, and cooking out but spends most of his “off” time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.
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Truck carrying potatoes rolls over on Maine Turnpike in Litchfield, causing closures
Passing lanes were closed for crash cleanup at mile 94 on the turnpike, officials said.
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Augusta city manager to retire after 23 years
William “Bill” Bridgeo, the city’s longest-serving manager, will step down from his post in September.
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A decade after its approval, an accessible trail will be paved between two Augusta schools
The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
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Maine State Police to step up traffic enforcement
A policy of not enforcing some minor traffic infractions, put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, is ending.
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Augusta housing project could put 25 energy-efficient rental homes behind Hodgkins site
The location currently consists of athletic fields, and includes access to nature and cross-country-running trails that would be preserved.
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Augusta’s proposed spending up 3.4%, but tax rate expected to remain unchanged
City Manager William Bridgeo submitted his proposed budget, which includes the school budget, to city councilors Wednesday.
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Jefferson voters approve town budget, fire truck purchase
Residents re-elected Pamela Grotton to the Board of Selectmen during Jefferson’s annual Town Meeting on Tuesday
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Augusta eyes drug-treatment referral program as Waterville chief touts local response to opioid epidemic
Waterville’s Operation HOPE provides access, transportation, to referrals to substance-use disorder treatment centers, and Augusta city officials are interested in establishing those services in Maine’s capital city as well.
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Augusta propane truck crash leads to power shut-off, school closures
The crash occurred early Monday morning, resulting in a temporary road closure as well, officials said.