The policy states that school principals may suspend and/or recommend expulsion of students, prompting some to say the discipline should take place on school grounds.
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 Rotary Club marks 100 years
Although small in number, the club has helped with many key projects in the city throughout its history.
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Changing of the city clerks in Augusta
Veteran City Clerk Barbara Wardwell recently retired after 12 years on the job and will be replaced by a Turner woman.
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New food pantry to help hungry Augusta children
Volunteers with the Augusta Boys and Girls Club will be at Buker Community Center for the summer food program.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Developer limits access to Kennebec Arsenal in Augusta after security concerns
Although the parking lot is blocked, the Greenway Trail will remain open to the public, said Tom Niemann, whose North Carolina-based firm bought the property from the state in 2007.
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Heavy rain falls in central Maine, but much of the area remains dry
Rainfall accumulation in Augusta has been more than 3 inches below normal this year, and officials are urging people to be extra cautious if they use outdoor fires over the holiday weekend.
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Manchester business developing technology to return military, NASA, gear safely to solid ground
The small business attracts the attention of top clients even though it shares space in a converted farmhouse with a home art studio.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Cony track might be named after late ‘phenomenal’ coach in Augusta
Taylor Harmon, who died last October, is recalled by student athletes, parents and officials as a benevolent mentor who deserves to be honored with the school track naming.
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Bedbug ordinance would enable city to prevent spread of infestations, Augusta officials say
Councilors expressed support Thursday for the revised ordinance proposal, which was drafted after the city met with key stakeholders.
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Augusta historic designation could help fund downtown building renovation
Officials seeking to list most of downtown on the National Register of Historic Places hope the move will provide an incentive to property owners to improve the buildings there.