Manchester’s annual Town Meeting is July 16 at Manchester Elementary School.
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
Belgrade residents to consider adding second full-time firefighter, switching to appointed road commissioner
For the first time, Belgrade’s annual Town Meeting warrant will be decided at the polls, with the vote set for Tuesday, July 14.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy
A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Belgrade, marina operator reach agreement in case that went to state Supreme Court
The Maine Supreme Court ruled the town did not err in denying permits to Brightside Wooden Boat Services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Readfield voters to look at ending fee to use town beach
The annual Readfield Town Meeting, set for Tuesday, July 14, also includes budget proposals expected to result in a property tax decrease.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month in Maine
Central Maine landlords say their inability to evict nonpaying tenants has left them holding big bills.
Posted inBicentennial, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Uncategorized
Fourth of July cruising in Whitefield seeks to fill gap left by canceled holiday events
Independence Day, Maine bicentennial celebrated in socially distanced style.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor to meet in-person for annual Town Meeting July 15
Voters will weigh in on town spending plan that is slightly less than the current year’s budget.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta
City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase
Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.