HALLOWELL — Some 170 people swarmed throughout the old Hallowell quarries Sunday, mining memories of summer days and an industry gone by.
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.
Richmond learns by chance that main road into town is closing
The DOT apologizes for the lack of notification and might delay repairs.
Two arrested in Monmouth pot bust
Police find an indoor marijuana growing operation, and seize approximately 180 plants at various stages of growth.
Augusta toy store needs help to stay true to its mission
The Painted Horse, which takes pride in selling ‘toys that teach,’ isn’t making enough to cover costs.
Groups seek ways to spark a downtown
Augusta will host some 300 professionals focused on an economic revival.
Biologist urges leaving coyotes alone
Killing coyotes to protect Maine farm animals can actually have the opposite result, Geri Vistein warns.
Foundation will donate $35 million to hospital
The Alfond funds will help build a new MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta that could open by 2015.
Alfond Foundation commits $35 million for new hospital
AUGUSTA — The Harold Alfond Foundation is committing up to $35 million to MaineGeneral efforts to build a new, $322 million consolidated regional hospital in north Augusta.
Power outages in central Maine
OAKLAND — A fatal traffic accident in Oakland took down utility poles Thursday and knocked out electricity for some 4,600 customers. There was also a smaller power outage reported in the downtown Waterville area late Thursday afternoon. Central Maine Power Company spokesman John Carroll said utility workers were asked, by police, to wait before repairing […]
Augusta, Hallowell working on medical pot dispensaries
Augusta plans another hearing April 27, while Hallowell’s manager is reviewing ordinances.