The fates of buildings has varied after destructive fires in Augusta since 2013, with some being repaired and others demolished or boarded up.
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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Competition hairy at Swine and Stein festival in Gardiner
Beard and mustache competition, live music, food and beer are featured in downtown Oktoberfest-themed event.
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Scarecrows, stein hoisting and food aplenty at Belgrade Harvest Festival
Scarecrow contest growing with more entries, voters than last year while Rhode Island woman crushes opponents in stein hosting competition.
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Augusta faces crisis of unfit rental units
Since 2013 nearly 500 rental units, more than one-tenth of the city’s rental housing stock, have been destroyed or could be lost to fire damage or safety code violations, a trend described as “staggering” by the city’s housing authority.
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Augusta officials consider return of spring junk collection
Collecting unwanted items, if no fees are charged, could cost $150,000, city officials warn.
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Augusta councilors favor selling forfeited guns
Some would exclude guns that were used in violent crimes, recommending their destruction.
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Cony High students quiz Augusta’s local candidates
Those seeking election as mayor, city councilors and school board members answer questions about illicit drug use, homelessness, attracting new residents and other topics.
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Augusta council to debate whether city police should sell or destroy seized guns
City Manager William Bridgeo said the city previously has sold such seized guns to licensed gun dealers who bid on the firearms.
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Augusta councilors OK ordinance on vacant properties, registry
The ordinance, intended to establish contact with people responsible for vacant property, was modified from the first draft to exclude several situations, such as owners who travel south for the winter.
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Augusta ordinance requiring registration of vacant abandoned buildings up for council vote
The proposed ordinance, which is meant to target neglected foreclosed properties, includes several exceptions.