Voters agree to put money into multiple reserve accounts to prepare for future needs.
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, 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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Driver of truck that hit Richmond house likely to face charges
Police say the pickup truck’s driver is expected to be charged with operating under the influence of drugs, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a scheduled drug, which police believe to be heroin.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sexual assault cases among latest Kennebec County grand jury indictments
A Winslow man allegedly sexually assaulted child under 12 years old as part of indictments handed up recently in court.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Soldiers buried at Pownalborough Courthouse honored on Memorial Day
Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War are buried at the historic site in Dresden.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta plans for sidewalk on Cony Road section where three pedestrians lost their lives
Officials say the city is working to make pedestrian safety improvements, but some worry funding is not adequate.