City Manager William Bridgeo is recommending that the city hire Earl Kingsbury to replace Dana Colwill, who retired July 16.
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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Horses and people, large and small, pull together at Monmouth Fair
Kids and small horses put on a show at fair that bills itself as “A little fair with a lotta pull!”
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Former campers help YMCA camp mark 100th anniversary in Winthrop
Speaking on Saturday at the lakeside camp, former counselors recalled how the camp help set the tone for their later lives.
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Violent storm knocks out power to thousands in Augusta area
Central Maine Power Co. reported service disruption to 887 customers; several trees fell on power lines in Winthrop.
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Both lanes open again after tractor-trailer crash on I-95 northbound in Augusta
The driver, John Rancourt, 32, of Jay, was evaluated by Augusta paramedics but was uninjured, much to the surprise of public safety officials.
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Bridgeo recommends Kingsbury for Augusta Civic Center job
Earl Kingsbury, a former assistant at the civic center, has been nominated to fill a position recently vacated by Dana Colwill.
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Augusta Elks Lodge music festival overcomes theft, seeks to raise funds for the Travis Mills Foundation
Police continue to investigate the May 25 burglary in which thieves stole more than $15,000 from the lodge.
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Augusta council debates proposed historic district
Some council members worry that it could increase costs and delay projects for homeowners on the city’s west side.
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Augusta councilors support food distribution company’s parking, expansion proposal
Performance Foods — Northcenter wants to add 50,000 square feet of cold storage to its Augusta operation.
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Windsor event to honor volunteers in memory of Frank Seigars
A concert by The Downeast Brass band set for Monday will honor all who give free time to their communities and expect nothing in return.