City officials say that even with the fee increases, Hatch Hill will still cost less than other area landfills even as the site is prepared for an expansion before it fills up.
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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Lewiston man died of gunshot wound to chest in shooting at Augusta towing company
The death of Tyler Morin, 36, has been classified as a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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Augusta man who allegedly set off fireworks inside apartment indicted
Gerald Scott Stackpole, 45, of Augusta was indicted on charges of arson, domestic violence criminal threatening and endangering the welfare of a child following a July 1, 2021, fire in his apartment.
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Augusta councilors eye new plans for prioritizing affordable housing as top city goal
Goals for the year, just approved by the Augusta City Council, also include expanding ways to help people with substance use disorder, revitalizing Sand Hill, improving pedestrian safety, and solving the problem of Hatch Hill landfill filling up.
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Augusta man to serve 2 years in prison for assault of woman in vehicle
Christopher M. Good pleaded no contest to several charges, including reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and terrorizing in addition to the assault charges.
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Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official
Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.
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Police: Readfield man arrested after allegedly punching woman, breaking facial bones
The victim required immediate eye surgery due to fractured orbital bones and a broken nose from the alleged assault, police said.
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Richmond couple loses home and cat to fire but escapes uninjured
Firefighters from seven departments responded to the early-morning fire Tuesday on Beedle Road.
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Augusta to pay city employees COVID-19 cash bonus
The city will use about $163,000 of its roughly $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to reward employees for service in the pandemic.