Residents voted to consider all budget-related articles in a single vote at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.
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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Windsor voters gather to approve budget, new snow plow
Socially distanced, but still in-person, Windsor conducted its annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.
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Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta reopening Saturdays
The landfill is still not accepting cash — credit or debit cards only — but otherwise has largely returned to normal operations, accepting household trash and recycling from Tuesday through Saturday.
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Colonial Theater hires interim leader to take on fundraising, restoration of Augusta theater
Kathi Wall previously led The Edge teen center, Augusta Boys and Girls Club, and the Maine Lakes Resource Center.
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Augusta officials seek process to assess art proposed for public places
Recent downtown art projects prompt talk of creating a city arts commission.
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Two-way race for Belgrade selectboard seat
Incumbent Michael Barrett, chairman of the selectboard, faces a challenge from Dan Newman, a former selectman.
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Manchester residents to gather in person to vote on budget, marijuana cultivation
Manchester’s annual Town Meeting is July 16 at Manchester Elementary School.
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Belgrade residents to consider adding second full-time firefighter, switching to appointed road commissioner
For the first time, Belgrade’s annual Town Meeting warrant will be decided at the polls, with the vote set for Tuesday, July 14.
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Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy
A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
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Belgrade, marina operator reach agreement in case that went to state Supreme Court
The Maine Supreme Court ruled the town did not err in denying permits to Brightside Wooden Boat Services.