Officials have scaled back some proposed rules after drawing criticism from residents that private property rights are at stake.
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 students urged to read for fun, future success at school’s first read-a-thon
Local volunteer readers, including city officials and business owners, stressed the importance of reading Tuesday at Hussey Elementary School.
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Spring snow makes for messy commute in central Maine
The Waterville and Augusta area received 3-5 inches of snow, which tapered off by the afternoon.
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One man’s vision of Wild West for sale in Monmouth
A Ridge Road property includes its own Wild West town, complete with stables, a saloon, a jail and a church.
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Augusta to seek Age-Friendly Community designation from AARP
The City Council voted Thursday to work with the organization on issues such as transportation to make the city more attractive for older adults.
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Fire heavily damages West Gardiner home
No one was hurt and the Office of the State Fire Marshal said late Thursday that an electrical malfunction can’t be ruled out as a cause of the fire.
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Augusta parents say suspension from school, athletics for smoking too severe, ineffective
School policy now requires the same discipline for cigarette smoking as for heroin use.
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Western Avenue hotel tax proposal could fund future Augusta projects
City officials say no revenue from a proposed tax increment financing agreement would go back to the developer.
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Winthrop-born filmmaker’s documentary shows resilience of former Michael Vick dogs
“The Champions” will have a lone Maine screening at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville March 20.
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Age-friendly designation means friendly for all, Augusta officials told
City officials plan to consider joining the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network.