Graduates overcame challenges, student speakers 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 inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta residents to decide whether to borrow $20.5 million to build new police station
Augusta Police officers say the current station, a former Navy building on Union Street, is in deplorable condition and bad for morale.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Cony High School graduates come together as a whole for the first time this year
The pandemic kept the Class of 2021 from having a traditional senior year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials ponder flag policy in response to LGBTQ Pride display request
The goal is to have a policy in place by next June, and in the shorter term, officials plan to issue a proclamation showing support for the gay community.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor residents adopt budget at in-person annual Town Meeting
Voters agree to put money into multiple reserve accounts to prepare for future needs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books
City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Washington library to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday
Those 12 or older may receive the vaccine between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Gibbs Library at 40 Old Union Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Somerville residents to consider budget in annual Town Meeting voting at polls
Tuesday vote could also establish a board to oversee proposed new municipal broadband network.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor voters to consider budget with 4.76% increase at annual Town Meeting
Residents to vote on budget, settle other town business, in person Wednesday at Windsor Elementary School.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Two incumbents, challenger vie for 2 seats on Manchester Board of Selectmen
Incumbents Dawn Kliphan and Doug Ide and newcomer Charlie Hippler IV are on Tuesday’s ballot.