Councilors agreed Thursday to delay consideration of a new historic district ordinance until early September to give more time for discussion and to alert all building owners in the district.
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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Councilors praise Augusta single-sort recycling program
Success of trial run prompts proposal to extend system for five years, which the council will vote on at its Aug. 20 meeting.
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Safety concerns in downtown building close Augusta restaurant
Water leaking onto an electrical system led to the decision, officials said.
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Augusta Planning Board OKs consolidated credit union office
Connected Credit Union plans to merge two of its branches at a new main office on Civic Center Drive.
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Augusta to consider extension of new recycling program
City Manager William Bridgeo recommends the city continue the program by inking an agreement with ecomaine to keep accepting the city’s unsorted recyclables at no charge for the next three years.
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New credit union, car dealership buildings proposed in Augusta
City planners will consider the requests Tuesday, which also include a proposal from Rocky’s Stove Shoppe to construct a 4,000-square-foot retail store and 4,000-square-foot warehouse on North Belfast Avenue.
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Officials hope new Swan Island ferry in Richmond sparks renewed interest in Kennebec River
The island now offers frequent weekend programs, such as wildlife tours, educational speakers and a recent family field day that drew about 100 participants.
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Augusta leaders propose Mill Park riverwalk, other street improvements
City Manager William Bridgeo is proposing a $4.1 million capital improvement plan that also calls for significant work on several city streets.
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Kingsbury confirmed as new head of Augusta Civic Center
City Manager William Bridgeo said the city conducted a nationwide search for a director before concluding Earl Kingsbury, an Augusta resident, was the best choice for the job.
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Arizona man’s mission to raise awareness about veteran suicides ends in Augusta
Tom L’Italien, not a military veteran himself, received a warm welcome from city officials and others after he completed a 48-day ride that started in Utah.