It can take up to 55 passengers from Richmond to the wooded state wildlife management area in the Kennebec River.
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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Arizona man’s mission to raise awareness about veteran suicides ends in Augusta
Tom L’Italien, not a military veteran himself, received a warm welcome from city officials and others after he completed a 48-day ride that started in Utah.
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Violent storm knocks out power to hundreds in Augusta area
Central Maine Power Co. reported service disruption to 887 customers; several trees fell on power lines in Winthrop.
Posted inMaine, News
Driver narrowly escapes injury, spills load of lumber when truck runs off I-95 near Sidney
Some pieces of wood were sent plunging through the truck’s cab, just missing the driver.
Posted inMaine, News
Proposed historic district in Augusta raises concerns
Some say it would add cost to making repairs but others argue that it would boost property values.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta wants a say as PUC sets rates for Maine Natural Gas
The city hopes to prevent a dramatic price increase for customers tied to the company’s local expansion.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Augusta kids ready for dirty work in gardening program
The summer child care participants will help tend the beds until the start of the school year.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Augusta school building now called home by new class of seniors
Half of the apartments at the Cony Flatiron Senior Residence are leased.
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Outgoing director guided success at Augusta Civic Center
The shows – and games – will go on following the departure of longtime boss Dana Colwill.
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Maine Natural Gas seeks rate increase
The company wants the hike over three years in part to help fund its expansion into Augusta.