Although the board voted late Tuesday to approve the plan, critics say it still doesn’t blend into the surrounding state buildings.
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 board OKs plans for offices near State House despite design, financial concerns
The project developer told the Planning Board before its vote that financing for the project is ‘fragile.’
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Augusta’s new, $1 million firetruck is broken
The ladder truck is in Connecticut for repairs, which won’t cost the city any money because it is still under warranty.
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Contested Augusta City Council race on the ballot in November
But no one filed papers to run for the Ward 2 school board seat, city officials said.
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Augusta to consider donating gravel to Togus Pond site of proposed fishway
The gravel will help improve access to the site which may eventually include a way for alewives to get around the dam.
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Crowd at Augusta vigil takes stand against hate in wake of violence in Charlottesville
Singing songs and chanting, the Vigil Against Hate took aim at the violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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No cow chips fall at Winthrop Cow Chip Challenge fundraiser
The likelihood of severe weather prompted organizers to call off the cow’s participation, and a fundraising raffle was held instead.
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Animals, farmers and their fans convene at Monmouth Fair
A border collie became so overheated that when her owner told her to take a water break, she dove into the water instead of drinking from it.
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Military museum artifacts in Augusta face uncertain future amid National Guard move
The museum building at Camp Keyes is scheduled for demolition, but officials hope a new space can someday display the many items of Maine’s military history.
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Smaller west side historic district proposed in Augusta
Visible exterior renovations to buildings in the district would require review board approval.