Half the money will go to property tax relief; the other half is to be determined, and probably debated.
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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Businessman offers $20K as matching donation to eradicate bedbugs in Augusta
A recent newspaper article about the bedbug situation in the city prompted the anonymous donor to offer his money to help address the problem and prompt others to contribute to do so.
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Red Barn owner settles noise complaint with city of Augusta
Laura Benedict, who posted an inaccurate video online complaining about the city’s action, has apologized, paid the city $200 and signed a consent agreement.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta board approves 1.5 percent raise for superintendent
Board members also discussed elementary students switching schools.
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Augusta might condemn prominent Civic Center Drive building
City officials also recommend condemning a Church Hill Road chicken barn.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Augusta mayor asks residents to support the city and Red Barn restaurant after viral video
The city will continue to stand its ground by enforcing the noise ordinance despite continued backlash from people who mistakenly think the popular restaurant was fined for a fundraiser to help veterans.
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Augusta’s Bond Brook Recreation Area gets $50,000 from wind energy settlement
The president of Augusta Trails said hikers, bikers and runners use the trails in the heart of the city.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds denial of murderer’s request for release from Riverview
Justices ruled that Mark I. Gessner, 53, of Waldoboro, ‘had not acknowledged his mental illness or participated meaningfully in treatment’ and therefore was not ready to be released.
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Work starts in July on Augusta’s Hartford Fire Station
The expansion will more than double the size of the station, which sits prominently on a hill looking down on the city’s downtown.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Augusta demonstrators urge Collins to reject Senate Republicans’ health care bill
Outside the federal building, local residents talked about their need for health care and their concerns about losing the coverage they have.