Boothby Street residents say they have been using a dirt road that cuts through the North Street facility for decades.
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 inMaine
Augusta councilors to consider core values, food sovereignty
Councilor Eric Lind thinks the ‘good group of people on the council’ could develop standards to guide future city leaders.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Contamination prompts Manchester to dump single sort recycling program
Augusta moving recycling container to try to keep non-recyclables out.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Mayor David Rollins, other Augusta candidates to be unchallenged on November ballot
Nomination papers have been taken out for each of the city’s open elective positions, but just one person is vying for each of them.
Posted inMaine
United Bikers’ Toy Run to follow new route through Augusta after fatal ride last year
Sunday’s ride will skip Interstate 95, the site of an accident that killed two riders during last year’s event.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Augusta council to consider zone change for 250 apartments off Civic Center Drive
Developer says the apartments would be marketed to medical workers.
Posted inMaine
Augusta police station: Move it downtown or just next door?
As city officials mull replacing the Augusta police station, downtown advocates say a centrally-located spot should be looked at too.
Posted inMaine
Augusta gets no interest from contractors for fall two-way traffic conversion
City officials aim to put the Water Street work back out to bid in spring of 2019.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Paintings left to Augusta by native artist rediscovered in Cony vault
Officials say the historic works of art, now displayed at city center, are worth $500,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Augusta might ban medical marijuana caregivers from residential zones
The city is working to develop guidelines for regulating sales.