The cost of getting a copy of criminal and civil complaints, accident reports and other documents from the Augusta Police Department could triple under new proposal.
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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Catholic community praises choice of Argentine as new pope
Excitement spread among the area’s Catholic community Wednesday as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was named Pope Francis.
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Special education program cuts under fire in Augusta
The Augusta Board of Education Monday was criticized for its proposed special education budget cuts as well as for asking for input on the budget without providing copies of the budget to the public.
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Developer looking to expand restaurant, retail options at Marketplace at Augusta
The Augusta Planning Board Tuesday will consider a proposal to erect a 17,600-square-foot space for small restaurants and retail stores to Marketplace at Augusta.
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Augusta taxpayers could pick up bigger tab after LePage’s proposed budget shift
Augusta’s proposed $26.7 million school budget could result in tax payers putting up more than $600,000 as a result of a cost-shift from the state, school officials say.
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Augusta energy study expected to find significant savings in upgrades
Augusta is looking to find energy and cost savings as they plan to continue upgrades to the Civic Center, City Center and Lithgow Public Library, among other city buildings. The changes are expected to pay for themselves as well as a $58,000 study.
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Vienna voters make quick work of Town Meeting warrant, stamping all articles
About 65 Vienna residents took about 45 minutes Saturday morning to breeze through the annual Town Meeting, approving every proposal put before them.
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Palermo voters take long view on road maintenance, boost paving budget at Town Meeting
Palermo voters at Saturday’s Town Meeting chose to spend $180,000 — the higher of two recommended figures — to pave town roads and appropriated $15,000 that the RSU 12 Withdrawal Committee.
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Augusta downtown manager proponents say second time will be the charm
Proponents of hiring an Augusta downtown manager say previous stumbles at creating such a position won’t happen if the person’s full-time job is to make the capital city’s downtown better.
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Augusta council debates $58K for energy efficiency consultants on Thursday
Augusta officials are considering seeking out energy efficiency upgrades that could include small jet engine-like microturbines to help both heat and power several city buildings.