The election planned for June to elect a new Augusta Board of Education member has been moved to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns.
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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Augusta closing Commercial Street for paving
A few more weeks of work is needed to finish up the downtown project begun last year.
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Augusta plans to continue educating students without grading them
The plan approved by the school board may include remote instruction on some aspects of the school curriculum, but does not involve grading — or requiring — student work.
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Augusta to consider delaying June election due to coronavirus concerns
A delay could also extend the deadline for collecting signatures on nomination petitions, something one potential candidate told a councilor has been difficult due to social distancing restrictions.
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Augusta ponders budgeting despite coronavirus pandemic
Officials hope to approve a budget before start of fiscal year, but the coronavirus could have impact beyond health.
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Augusta students’ grades could be based on pre-pandemic classwork
Educational guidelines proposed by school administrators would encourage, but not require, online learning.
Posted inLocal & State
Two canoeists rescued from swollen Sheepscot River in Whitefield
Firefighters used a Gardiner Fire ladder truck to pluck pair from rock in swollen river on Saturday.
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First executive director exits at Augusta’s Colonial Theater
Peter Bezemes, hired as the vacant downtown Augusta theater’s first executive director, left the job earlier this year.
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Augusta’s hearts and Manchester’s lights help brighten lives
Residents making efforts to brighten moods — from safe distances.
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Augusta councilors rescind manager’s order closing nonessential businesses
The order was rescinded because Gov. Janet Mills’ statewide stay-at-home order is now in effect.