If approved by council, city voters in November will consider a bond to pay for a new firehouse in north Augusta.
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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UMA President Handley to leave for California job
Allyson Handley was the first female president of the University of Maine at Augusta and has been with the university since 2008.
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Richmond awaits opening of long overdue library
Volunteers, contractors acted on Steve Musica’s idea that the community could build a new library for $250,000.
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Community leaders share wisdom in Augusta summer school program
The program features guest speakers for the first time this year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
State Senate confirms Stokes as Superior Court justice
Unanimous approval came after speeches in which Stokes was praised as fair-minded, dedicated and respectful.
Posted inLocal & State
Fireworks, bounce houses, bands and beer feature at AugustaFest
Fireworks postponed from July 4 will cap this year’s downtown celebration on Saturday.
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Utilities commission to investigate CMP
The PUC order approved Tuesday was the latest action in a dispute between the utility and the city of Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News
History Channel antiquers looking for central Maine gems
The stars of “American Pickers” are looking for private collections to comb through.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta’s Green Street may become two-way
Local attorney Walter McKee has asked the city to consider changing a short section of the street from one-way to two-way traffic.
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Augusta councilor urges selling, not demolishing, unsafe house
The single-family home, at 18 Greenlief Street, has been deemed at risk of collapse by city staff.