Money from the real estate sale will go toward the Home’s mission of helping needy people in the city.
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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Family of Richmond man pulled from burning apartment says it’s a miracle he’s alive
The mother of Wade Welner expresses gratitude to the police officers who rescued him.
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Augusta grapples with bedbugs months after discovery at boarding houses
In the latest incident, a bedbug is found inside a recently returned DVD case at the library.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Two guys rise to challenge, do push-ups to raise money for cat shelter
They bring in about $1,100 for the Protectors of Animal Life Society in Winthrop.
Posted inMaine, News
State nears decision on builder of new office building in Augusta
By late December, a contractor could be chosen to raze and replace the former DOT facility.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta weighs temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses
Like other communities in Maine, it will consider a moratorium to give it time to prepare for legalization.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Augusta’s clergy will help city draft new zoning regulations
Religious leaders will join city councilors in creating a new way to regulate and classify places of worship.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maranacook high school students launch into virtual flight on simulator
With instructors, they also fly remote-control aircraft at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Augusta proposes drug diversion program
The idea is to get addicts caught with possession into treatment instead of the criminal justice system.
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Quarry firms fear closing over tighter rules
The proposed blasting ordinance change is fueled by a dispute with residents of a nearby neighborhood.