Community Development Block Grant funds could allow more low-income new Mainer children to become members of the Augusta-based Y, officials 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.
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Harvard graduate running against a teacher in Democratic primary for House District 88
Chole Maxmin and Alan Plummer looking to represent Chelsea, Jefferson, Whitefield and part of Nobleboro.
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New floor gives advocates of Augusta’s Colonial Theatre something to build on
The downtown Augusta theater is closer to being safe for small groups of people, which will help fundraising efforts.
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Augusta City Council approves $62.7 million budget
Property taxes expected to increase 3 percent after $300,000 cut from school spending.
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Augusta school board stands ground on budget
Members voted unanimously to keep spending plan despite likelihood city councilors will direct them to cut $300,00.
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Augusta eyes plan to turn historic mill building into cultural hub
A proposal costing some $3 million at the city park envisions space for a heritage center, gallery or museum, a visitors center, a cafe or restaurant, and an addition to the building to provide restrooms.
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Augusta tax increase shaved down under latest budget proposal
Cuts to spending for snow removal, schools and recreation are under consideration to reduce a tax increase from nearly 7 percent to just under 3 percent.
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Augusta board approves social service relocation to church after contentious debate
Bridging the Gap organizers say most users of their services are not homeless, while nearby residents say they’re worried about strange people coming to the Mayfair neighborhood.
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Medical pot shops in central Maine raising questions local regulations
While many communities have no grounds to ban medical marijuana shops, Augusta officials are working to develop rules as some critics cite a lack of regulations.
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Motorcycle crash kills Litchfield man
Derek Parker, 35, died Sunday at a Lewiston hospital after a dirt bike he was riding hit a utility pole, police say.