City leaders and preservationists say the designation will allow developers to qualify for tax credits.
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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Anti-KKK fliers left on Augusta’s Sand Hill
Fliers that declare ‘ALL ARE WELCOME HERE’ were found taped to utility poles on city streets two days after fliers promoting the KKK were found.
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Mainer’s video shows a time before supermarkets ruled the roost
Interviews capture a bygone era when small stores were a place for both groceries and fellowship.
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Augusta to look into trolley-bus from State House to downtown
Such a service could allow state workers to grab lunch or do some shopping without getting in their cars.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta to seek housing proposals for former mill site
The City Council reacted favorably Thursday to the idea of developing residential units at the mile-long site on the east bank of the Kennebec River.
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Virginia firm may help with Maine DHHS project
Officials hope negotiations will lead to a deal on a new office space for the agency.
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Augusta will accept donation of the Howard Hill property
The backdrop to the State House will not be developed and must stay open for public use.
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Transfer, preservation of Howard Hill await approval by Augusta City Council
The effort to protect the 164-acre parcel near the State House overcame opposition from Gov. LePage.
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Hatch Hill gas-to-electricity idea draws Augusta council’s interest
A consultant says making electricity from methane gas produced by the landfill could be worthwhile even if the state changes the rules on net metering, the system under which customers sell power to the electricity grid.
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Prominent downtown Augusta building potentially headed to auction block, foreclosure
However, city officials were told by the owners of Key Plaza they hope to retain the building and extend a lease for state office space there.