Adam F. Turner plans to convert St. Mark’s parish hall into apartments, its rectory into residential housing or a bed-and-breakfast, and the church into a community space.
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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Fire destroys barn, heavily damages home in Gardiner
An investigator will arrive Monday to try to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Augusta voters consider changes to city charter
One change would eliminate the requirement that a charter review commission be formed every 10 years.
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New floor gives Augusta theater something to build on
The Colonial Theatre will be much safer, which will help future fundraising efforts.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine, News
Two Democrats vie for House District 88 nomination
Chloe Maxmin, 25, of Nobleboro or Alan Plummer, 51, of Chelsea, who have similar positions, will face Republican Michael Lemelin in November.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Old Augusta mill envisioned as possible cultural center
The Edwards Mill complex at one time employed thousands of Franco-Americans who came to Augusta to create a better life for their families.
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Dirt bike crash kills Litchfield man
Police say alcohol and speed could be factors in the accident that killed Derek Parker, 35.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Kennebec Valley Community College graduation is a family affair
The Fairfield college’s 48th commencement is held Saturday in Augusta.
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Augusta committee recommends medical marijuana rules changes
Among them, a temporary ban on medical pot stores, zoning changes covering growers and caretakers.
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Augusta officials to consider declaring 4 buildings ‘dangerous’
The derelict properties include a prominent, falling-down Civic Center Drive home that officials fear could lead to injuries.