The cause of the blaze, which displaced 2, is undetermined, officials said.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta homeless shelter proposal in jeopardy
Advocates say the need is urgent, while residents and business owners say a shelter could negatively impact their neighborhood.
advertisement
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with stabbing wife in front of officer
Marlon E. Cloutier allegedly assaulted the woman in front of an Augusta patrol officer and later said he hoped the officer would shoot him.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton woman pleads not guilty to shooting man at her home
Hailie Hotham is charged with attempted murder for an altercation that followed a drug and alcohol ‘bender’ lasting several days.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta officials fail to temporarily ban new homeless shelters
A tie vote at Thursday’s City Council meeting following passionate testimony on both sides of the issue means the Planning Board will consider an overnight homeless shelter proposal on Augusta’s east side this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Possible moratorium may scuttle overnight homeless shelter proposed for Augusta’s east side
The Augusta Homelessness Task Force listed developing a shelter as a key recommendation to help address homelessness in Maine’s capital.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner cat café offers coffee, cuddles, option to adopt
The Cat’s Familiar, A Cat Cafe, is more than a relaxing place to meet and socialize, it’s an opportunity to spend time with a friendly feline.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man sentenced to 28 years for sexual assault of 11-year-old
Christopher Connors also faces additional charges involving another boy.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Woman arrested in Augusta credit union forgery attempt indicted on federal charges
Lisa Marie Hurley faces both state and federal charges for alleged thefts at Madison and Bingham banks.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man sentenced to 6 months for threatening to hunt down, kill immigrants
Benjamin Brown told authorities he was venting online and he didn’t intend to threaten anyone.