Saturday’s event at Togus connects them with health services, as well as employment and housing resources.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
State buildings in Augusta that date to 1920s reduced to rubble
Two new office buildings are planned for Capitol Street, a major gateway to the State House.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
Million-gallon storage tank near river in Augusta would be attractive, officials say
The proposed Greater Augusta Utility District tank would be intended to help prevent overflows of sewage into the Kennebec River.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta board approves color scheme for new state office building
Members say a granite-and-flint-colored facade fits in better with the nearby State House complex buildings than the previous proposal.
Posted inMaine, News
Services for the needy in Augusta seek new home
A group unites a clothing bank, warming center and food pantry that must leave the old St. Mark’s parish hall.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Leroy Smith pleads guilty to 2014 killing of father in Gardiner
Justice Michaela Murphy immediately committed Smith to the Riverview Psychiatric Center for an undetermined period of time after he was found not criminally responsible for the killing of his father, Leroy Smith Jr.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Shaw’s Plaza in Augusta, home to numerous businesses, may be sold
The prominent 18.5-acre shopping center on Western Avenue is up for auction as part of a foreclosure.
Posted inMaine, News
Two motorcyclists in charity Toy Run killed in crash on I-95 in Augusta
The United Bikers of Maine Toy Run had just left the Augusta Civic Center on their way to the Windsor Fairgrounds for the annual charitable ride.
Posted inMaine, News
Homeless camping persists in Augusta
As people shuffle between campsites, the city wrestles with how to help them and still protect public property.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
More people lingering at renovated Augusta library
Usage figures are up across the board at Lithgow Public Library.