Unlike other companies that had permission to blast before new city regulations, Harold Warren Construction asked for permission after new city rules were adopted.
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Spruce tree donated for Augusta holiday celebration
A tree lighting is scheduled for Nov. 25 and will include fireworks and visits with Santa Claus.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New quarry blasting proposed at Augusta pit
The West River Road site is next to a pit that has drawn complaints from residents in the Grandview neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta workers step up to take the wheel of plow trucks
Facing a shortage of drivers, the city has partnered with others to help workers get licenses.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta launches battle plan for snow removal after it ‘failed’ last year
The city will hire more contractors, rely on other city employees for help and delay trash pick-up if they need to focus on clearing ice and snow.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta councilors express support for Colonial Theatre cash request
Theater supporters say funding is needed for environmental cleanup before other work can take place.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Augusta’s Colonial Theatre restoration leaders seek cash for environmental cleanup
Coal ash and asbestos in the basement of the historic but dilapidated downtown building is blocking already-funded floor repairs.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Augusta voters choose Clarke in write-in school board race
City voters also approved two bonds to pay for infrastructure needs and a new firetruck.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections
Augusta school board results unavailable
The results of the race between two write-ins was still being tallied late Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Emotions run high as power returns to remaining central Mainers
A Winthrop woman who got power back Monday afternoon heated her home by using a battery-powered leaf blower and her gas fireplace, while her neighbor ‘cried a little’ when utility trucks arrived to restore electricity.