With up to 2 feet of snow expected along with blizzard conditions, local snow removal crews are preparing for the biggest storm to hit this winter while schools and offices close on Monday.
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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Pond hockey tournament, polar dip bring hundreds to Sidney for snowy, icy fun
The Maine Pond Hockey Classic and the Polar Bear Dip are held to benefit the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
One killed, one hurt in Vassalboro shooting
A man is dead and a woman was injured during a shooting involving police on Arnold Road, according to state police.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Should Augusta have two-way traffic through downtown?
Proponents of the change have said one-way traffic moves drivers through too quickly, which discourages pedestrians from walking in the area and makes it less likely they would shop downtown.
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Downtown Augusta named to National Register of Historic Places
The designation is expected to help downtown building owners get funding help for renovations.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget presentation due Monday
The school board also is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider a new lighting proposal.
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Augusta blasting study tabled because of disagreement
City Manager William Bridgeo suggested the council ask an independent expert contractor to come to a future council meeting to discuss what it could do for the city.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Anti-KKK fliers left on Augusta’s Sand Hill
Fliers that declare ‘ALL ARE WELCOME HERE’ were found taped to utility poles on city streets two days after fliers promoting the KKK were found.
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Augusta to consider hiring engineering firm to examine blasting claims
Grandview neighbors say the mining operation damages their homes, which blasting company representatives deny.