Maine has no uniform system to award school credits to students who study overseas. A Maranacook student fresh off a year of studying in Germany, and her teacher, want to change that.
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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After 75 years, Augusta’s downtown traffic will again travel both directions
When the project is complete, motorists will begin traveling both ways on the now one-way section of Water Street through downtown.
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Augusta city councilors express support for tax breaks for senior housing, historic church projects
Some councilors adamant the senior housing proposal, which would be off Civic Center Drive, must include funding for sidewalks.
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Tax breaks proposed in Augusta for new senior housing, St. Mark’s Church projects
City councilors plan to discuss the proposals, as well as where the new police station should be built, at their meeting Thursday.
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Livermore Falls man accused of underage sex assault seeks bail change to allow him to live with children
Anthony J. Mecham was arrested in May and charged with gross sexual assault involving a girl younger than 12.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime
Kennebec County grand jury indictments include drugs, sex crime charges
The grand jury handed down more than 8 drug-related indictments.
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Festival brings witches, psychics, holistic healers to Augusta
Witch tells attendees witches are regular people, who just follow a different theology.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal July 21 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 21, 2019.
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Augusta police seek Walgreens robbery suspect
A white male entered the store around 10 p.m. Saturday and threatened the use of a weapon, police said.
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Hot time, cool treats, at Old Hallowell Day
Annual event attracts residents past and present, and visitors, to celebrate in the small city.