Half of the former MaineGeneral hospital building is leased the as $23 million project moves ahead.
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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Maine tow truck driver flees bees
The man discovers that what he doesn’t know can hurt him: The vehicle he was to tow had been hauling bees, some of whom stuck around, and the man is allergic to bee stings.
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Maine National Guard wins building approval in Augusta
Veterans hope to halt a plan to build next to the Maine Veterans Cemetery.
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Maine grave finally gives Civil War medal winner recognition
A Confederate artillery shell caused Thomas O’Connell to lose his right hand during the Battle of Mobile Bay.
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Plan aims to preserve scenic vista behind Maine State House
Howard Hill, an 164-acre undeveloped parcel of land, provides a wooded backdrop to Maine’s capitol building.
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Augusta mayor says CMP wants to punish city
William Stokes says the company is mad Augusta selected a different natural gas provider.
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Man suffers head wound in apparent accidental shooting on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening and confiscated a Chinese-made rifle with bayonet attached from a West Gardiner man.
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Maine farmers hope to grow a future for their kids
More than 5,000 farmers are expected to attend the three-day Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
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Augusta bistro owners to mirror Manhattan in New Year’s Eve ball drop
They cite the growing success of Bangor’s event as they build their own ball to drop at midnight.
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Augusta restaurant hosting Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds
Red Barn partners with Green Street church for community Thanksgiving dinner