Auburn developer George Schott said the extended-stay lodging near Interstate 95 would target customers staying for more than a week.
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’s Colonial Theater wins national historic designation
The Water Street theater, last used as a movie house in 1969, could be eligible for federal and state tax credits.
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Augusta’s Smith Street safer after state DOT work, many say
A retaining wall that made it difficult for drivers to see out onto busy Western Avenue has been lowered following complaints by residents.
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Three compete for one seat on Augusta City Council
Seeking to take the spot being vacated by current Ward 1 Councilor Michael Byron are former councilors Stanley Koski and Mary Mayo-Wescott and Planning Board member Linda Conti.
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Augusta voters to decide superintendent residency requirement
While the city schools have hired James Anastasio as superintendent, the school board wants flexibility for future searches when it comes time to fill the top job.
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Pouliot faces Castellanos in Maine House District 86 race
Incumbent Rep. Matt Pouliot, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Monica Castellanos for the district that consists of most of Augusta west of the Kennebec River.
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Augusta residents asked to borrow for new fire station, other needs
Bonds would provide $3.6 million to build a fire station on city-owned land near the intersection of Anthony Avenue and Leighton Road to serve north Augusta.
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Three Augusta mayoral candidates tout experience
Former Mayor William Dowling and current city councilor David Rollins are on the ballot, while veteran councilor Michael Byron is running as a write-in.
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Maine House District 85 race features Davis vs. Doore
Former Republican Rep. Kim Davis faces Democrat Donna Doore in the district that represents Augusta.
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Augusta to explore single-stream recycling with Portland company
Residents would have to drop off recyclables at one or two locations in the city as a test for up to six months.