The bids, received from three entities, did not save the state money, a state official said.
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.
Augusta to proceed with historic district ordinance
City Council to move ahead with ordinance that will create board that will determine district lines.
Attorney for Justin Pillsbury, convicted of Augusta murder, files for new trial
While the defense attorney alleges there were racial overtones used in court, the prosecutor said he was referring to jealousy, not race, when he called Pillsbury a ‘green-eyed monster.’
Proposed Augusta Historic District includes properties not likely to meet federal standards
City Council on Thursday will discuss how to move forward with at least part of the proposed district.
Augusta forum on Wednesday to plan campaign to combat opiate abuse crisis
Following opening remarks from Fred White, a psychologist and organizer, participants will break into any of six different community action teams, each focusing on a different aspect of the problem.
Rabies case in Augusta prompts early warning to be wary
A milder winter means animals are out earlier, increasing the chances of rabies-infected wildlife coming into contact with people, officials said.
Augusta councilors warily praise property maintenance measure
Some expressed concern about how property owners might be affected by details of the proposed ordinance, which is likely to get a first reading next Thursday.
Police arrest three in Augusta drug case
The arrests occurred in a Mount Vernon Avenue apartment where police found heroin and cocaine and where children were present.
City shuts down Augusta apartment building with no water, partial heat
A neighbor said the tenants filled up buckets of snow and brought them inside to melt it for water so they could flush their toilets, according to Robert Overton, code enforcement officer.
Augusta school board approves $29.6 million budget proposal
The package, which would rely on local taxes no more than last year’s school budget did, now awaits action by the City Council.