Half of the apartments at the Cony Flatiron Senior Residence are leased.
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.
Outgoing director guided success at Augusta Civic Center
The shows – and games – will go on following the departure of longtime boss Dana Colwill.
Maine Natural Gas seeks rate increase
The company wants the hike over three years in part to help fund its expansion into Augusta.
Two Maine educators to start Peace Corps stint in Micronesia
The Manchester couple welcome the opportunity for adventure and the chance to help others.
Augusta schools consider new grading system
Officials say the proposed changes help the school system meet proficiency-based standards set by the state.
Maine artifacts find home in Augusta
Old Fort Western is about to get hundreds of items from Fort Richmond and Fort Halifax in Winslow.
Civil War re-enactment brings history to life in Augusta field
The event is also meant to bring people to enjoy the 224-acre Viles Arboretum.
Augusta mall ousts two local shops
Maine Made and More and Beverly’s Craft and Gift believe the Turnpike Mall wants their spaces going to national chains.
Augusta police team up with mental health workers
Crisis and Counseling, a local behavioral health agency, provides trained mental health professionals to ride along with police on the late night shift.
CMP, Augusta reach settlement in gas company dispute
Central Maine Power agrees to put $95,000 toward rate reduction and to no longer have CMP staffers go on sales calls for Maine Natural Gas.