The project will clean up and contain coal tar left next to, and likely underneath, the site of the former Augusta Gas Works.
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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Judge hears arguments in Occupy Augusta case
Occupy Augusta advocates argued their case today in seeking an injunction to prevent Capitol Police from evicting protesters camped in Capitol Park since October.
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Judge lets Occupy Augusta stay another week
Some protesters say they’d rather be arrested than leave, but the state plans no action before next week.
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New Augusta building will house two state agencies
The $10 million building will add to the city’s tax base and bring 700 workers to north Augusta.
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Encephalitis seen as more widespread
Officials are unsure if the mosquito-born disease is actually spreading or just being better documented.
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Deer blood helps track deadly equine encephalitis
A state epidemiologist says findings so far indicate Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, is more widespread than previously thought.
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Augusta OKs gas line tax break
AUGUSTA — City councilors approved a tax break to help bring a natural gas pipeline through the city Thursday, making the city the first of 11 municipalities to approve such a .
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Augusta considers going solar
AUGUSTA — Some city and school buildings could be partially heated and powered by the sun if city officials sign a deal with a renewable energy firm.
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No resolution on who will run Augusta airport next year
AUGUSTA — City councilors said the Augusta State Airport is crucial for the area but the city will no longer be able to run the airport to current standards for the amount of money the state is willing to provide.
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Council to ponder role of Augusta State Airport
AUGUSTA — The city has managed and maintained the state-owned Augusta State Airport for many years. Tonight, city councilors meet to discuss whether the city should continue to.