Despite their concern, however, Augusta councilors are declining to make major beautification investments.
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 school board OKs medical marijuana policy
The policy is one of several approved by board members Wednesday.
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Augusta Planning Board tables action on proposed Dollar General store
Planning board members were critical of the design and said it wouldn’t fit in with existing buildings.
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Augusta council to consider improvements to Western Avenue
A proposal would have the city spend about $100,000 on upgrades, including work on the median strip that divides the busy thoroughfare.
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Bridge Program could help Augusta students earn college credits
The Board of Education is also scheduled to adopt a policy on medical marijuana in schools based on recommendations from the Maine School Management Association.
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Proposed new Dollar General store up for review in Augusta
The Eastern Avenue project goes to the Planning Board Tuesday for a major development review.
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Hard water from new Augusta wells hard on dishwashers, other appliances that use hot water
The water is safe to drink, but restaurants and large institutions have to do more maintenance.
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Three groups submit bids to build Augusta office space
The state wants a developer to build a 225,000-square-foot office building within a mile of the State House for multiple state agencies.
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Augusta council approves additional fire station funding
Money to pay for pilings to support new building, but will not affect property tax rate.
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Augusta council poised to approve additional funds for new fire station
Despite an additional cost of $500,000 and concerns about clay soil, councilors are expected to approve the needed funds to keep the project going.