Councilors said left turns never should have been made illegal at that spot.
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 police chief, for first time since motorcycle accident, walks to lectern at council meeting
Robert Gregoire had been paralyzed after the 2014 crash.
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Dollar General store approved in Manchester
Residents objected to the Western Avenue development by expressing concerns about traffic.
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Augusta council to consider permanently allowing left turns from Marketplace onto Townsend Road
Also on Thursday, councilors are set to take a final vote on a controversial Historic District Ordinance.
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Convicted murderer Jeffrey LaGasse pushing for community re-entry program
The proposal would allow prisoners to get out early if they participate in a program where they are monitored and receive support.
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Augusta budget target: no more than 2 percent tax increase
While the tax rate would increase by 2 percent, most Augusta residents’ taxes would decrease because of a more generous Homestead Exemption.
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Augusta councilors spurn proposal to bring back curbside recycling
The council also declined to consider adding a recycling container to those already in use at four sites around the city.
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Augusta councilors to discuss funding curbside recycling
At-large Councilor Dale McCormick wants the City Council to discuss the pros, cons and costs of bringing back a curbside program.
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Tribute paid to late Augusta ‘woman of the world’
A celebration of life honored Dawn Habash, who was killed last year by the massive earthquake in Nepal
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Pair arrested, linked to April 25 pharmacy robbery in South China
The suspects, both Monmouth residents, also are charged in connection with a May 5 pharmacy robbery in Lewiston.