William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.
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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Augusta will have contested races for mayor, City Council and school board
Current At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander and Mark O’Brien, a former councilor and school board chairperson, seek to be elected mayor.
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Soaring home sale prices prompt Augusta to ponder property revaluation
Officials warn a revaluation, in the current market, is likely to push more of the property tax burden onto residents.
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Skowhegan-area teen suspect in chase that ended when they struck 5 cars in Fairfield
Driver suffered minor injuries, police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta picks acting city manager
Assistant City Manager Susan Robertson to serve as interm manager after City Manager William Bridgeo retires, before permanent replacement is found.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Augusta city councilor, veteran volunteer squaring off to fill vacant House District 86 seat
The state House of Representatives seat was left vacant when former Rep. Justin Fecteau, R-Augusta, resigned in July and will be filled in a Nov. 2 special election.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Critters and young handlers show their talents, hard work at Windsor Fair
The fair is back after having to cancel last year — the only time it did so since the first fair in 1888.
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Gardiner apartment building fire displaces tenant
A fire on Central Street damaged two units of a six-unit apartment building, while the other four units remain undamaged.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Development proposal for last remaining Edwards mill building moving forward in Augusta
City councilors expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, saying it could help revitalize the north end of downtown and Sand Hill area.
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Augusta tasks engineer to study options as Hatch Hill landfill fills up
The city-owned landfill that also accepts waste from the residents of eight surrounding communities is projected to be full in five years.