The attached barn was destroyed, and the house sustained significant fire, smoke and water damage.
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, Town Government
Fayette voters cut budget but still face projected tax increase
The unavailability of surplus and a reduction in state education funding contributed most to the budget’s growth, officials said.
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Posted inMaine
Manchester residents approve ban on new marijuana storefronts
They also made setback requirements for other marijuana-related businesses stricter.
Posted inMaine
Windsor residents increase funding for veterans’ memorial
At the annual Town Meeting Wednesday night, voters approved upping the town’s contribution to a planned veterans memorial from $2,000 to $5,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Manchester votes to ban plastic bags in retail stores
The vote appears to make Manchester the first capital-area municipality to ban single-use plastic bags in local stores.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta approves school budget and charter changes, elects Dumond
Jennifer Dumond was elected to the school board and 6 of 7 charter changes were approved in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inMaine
Windsor residents to consider backhoe, forestry truck purchases at Town Meeting
Voters at the annual meeting Wednesday will consider spending proposals that add up to nearly $1.8 million.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta school board to consider approving budget after residents vote
Voters Tuesday will weigh in on a $30.5 million Augusta school budget that city councilors have OK’d after trimming $300,000 from what school board members endorsed.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Three-way race for two spots on Windsor Board of Selectmen
Incumbent Ray Bates competing against two challengers.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Two compete for Augusta school board at-large spot
Jennifer Dumond and Kevin Lamoreau hope to fill Edward Hastings seat, who was elected as chairman of the board.