Even longtime opponents backed the Augusta mayor’s nomination to the bench.
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 City Council to ponder superintendent residency requirement
The city charter requires the school superintendent to live in Augusta, but voters might get a chance to change that rule.
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Candidates starting to line up for Augusta council, school board
The city’s term-limits rule assures that the council will change greatly no matter who wins.
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Dogs strut, and sniff, their stuff at Capitol Park in Augusta
Acadia Belgian Shepherd Dog Club’s annual United Kennel Club dog is held show at Capitol Park.
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Loon counting a family tradition on Great Pond in Belgrade
The 31st annual Maine Audubon Loon Count took place Saturday in Maine where loons have steadily increased their numbers.
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Little Free Libraries come to Augusta
Whether at the pool or the park, an Augusta literacy group wants to make sure kids have easy access to books over the summer.
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Augusta council OKs more downtown patrols to counter intimidation
The additional police presence is expected to last at least until Labor Day, and perhaps longer.
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Augusta may add more downtown police patrols
The City council will consider officer overtime shifts to address illegal, erratic and intimidating behavior by vagrants.
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Augusta mayor Stokes up for judgeship
The city could be without a mayor for several days if William Stokes is confirmed as a superior court judge.
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Augusta Boys and Girls Club scrambles for support
The club for teens has to find money to operate after Spurwink Services ended its 10-year relationship.