Cony High School students hosted an exchange where candidates touted their qualifications.
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.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta council to look at recycling rates, Green Street traffic flow
The city may adopt a single stream system that doesn’t require residents to sort recyclables at drop-off sites.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Augusta, Hallowell, Waterville Chambers of Commerce seek members
Peter Thompson, who retires in February from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, wants to increase membership from 600 to 750.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Candidates for Augusta mayor address crime, state revenues, development
David Rollins and William E. Dowling tout their experience in city government and in the private sector in bid for mayor’s seat.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta council to vote on Homeland Security money
A federal grant would pay for a regional canteen for use in emergencies; AMHI memorial and zoning changes to allow distilleries are also on the agenda.
Posted inElections, Local & State
Augusta mayoral candidates to debate on Wednesday at UMA
The debate on local issues was coincidentally scheduled before the gubernatorial debate at Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Katz faces Cornell du Houx in state Senate race
Both candidates said the state should restore revenue sharing funds to municipalities that the state has cut in recent years.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Curious people meet curious goats on Maine Open Creamery Day
During the Maine Cheese Guild sponsored event, the Koons Farm in Sidney opened its doors to give visitors a taste of its artisanal cheeses.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pumpkin-carving, music, Frisbee-flinging robot highlight Belgrade festival
Boat rides and hay rides took advantage of colorful fall foliage, and several venues offered seasonal food.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta sets its welcome message in familiar stone
City workers Tuesday installed not-so-new cobblestones to form the letters in the “Welcome to Augusta” ground sign on Water Street, using granite from the Market Square area.