The controversial policy says principals may suspend and/or recommend expulsion for students who are in violation.
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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Two running for Manchester Board of Selectmen seat
Newcomer Alex Wright, 19, is taking on Doug Ide, 49, who has served on several town committees for more than a decade.
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Tobacco rules changes proposed for schools in Augusta
Committee opts to present to school board program of education, counseling and alternative to suspension for first offense.
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Augusta officials say city’s population not dropping as much as Census estimates
Mayor David Rollins and city administrators said the methodology used in non-Census count years to estimate populations isn’t very accurate at estimating population changes in small municipalities like Augusta and those in most of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Medical marijuana advocates, vendors converge at Augusta Civic Center
Reportedly the largest such show in New England, attendees received advice on advocating for the drug, growing and handling legal issues.
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Color Dash bring smiles, laughter, rainbow of colors to Augusta
The event was a fundraiser for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Downtown Alliance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta council unanimously OKs seeking grant for police license plate reader
Councilors also backed using grant money to restart the local DARE program, and officials explained how police would use the plate reader technology.
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Augusta City Council unanimously OKs $58.1 million budget
Property tax rate will increase 2 percent, but most of the city’s homeowners will see a decrease in their tax rate.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police seek council OK for controversial license plate reader
Police say the license plate device would help identify people wanted by authorities, but civil libertarians are concerned about the technology infringing on privacy rights.
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Augusta Lithgow Library renovation project nears completion this month
Officials say the newly renovated and expanded city library should reopen to the public in mid-August, well ahead of initial projections.