A local business owner says with the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to get the road back open for more traffic.
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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Property Maintenance Ordinance proposal questioned in Augusta
The proposed ordinance would require property owners to keep their properties safe, clean and sanitary.
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Old Fort Western march in Augusta part of local Veterans Day ceremonies
After the march to Riverside Cemetery and back to the fort, the U.S. flag, with 13 stars symbolizing the 13 colonies at the time of the Revolution, was raised on a flagpole above the fort’s riverside blockhouse.
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Augusta council to weigh sweeping property maintenance rules
The ordinance was written partly in response to residents’ complaints about neighboring property being allowed to deteriorate or accumulate trash and other debris.
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Togus director announces more staff, expansions of veterans’ care
Togus Director Ryan Lilly said some of the new hires for mental health services come in response to a federal watchdog report that linked the hospital to ‘nationwide systematic problems’ of delayed appointments or other problems.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta schools seek help for long-term plan
It has been about 15 years since Augusta last put together a long-term strategic plan for its schools.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News
Augusta voters approve $1.7 million bond for street improvements
Residents voted 1,708-524 to approve the local bond proposal.
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Cusick takes Augusta Ward 3 Board of Education seat
The Ward 3 Board of Education race was the only contested local race in Augusta on Election Day.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Maine voters — and petition signature gatherers — head to polls Tuesday
There are contested local elections in Hallowell, Augusta and Winthrop, as well as statewide ballot questions.
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Two seek Ward 3 Augusta Board of Education seat
The race pits a veteran sports official against the co-owner of an auto repair shop.