The improvements to the Augusta Nature Education Center have come as part of a training program this week at the 175-acre woods that are free and open to the public.
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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Augusta’s Kennebec River Rail Trail getting its missing quarter-mile start 17 years later
The trail finally will start at its intended trail head at the city’s nearby waterfront park, alongside its namesake, the Kennebec River.
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Switch to two-way traffic in downtown Augusta moving forward
Proponents say the traffic change could help the local economy, but detractors are concerned it would take away parking and hinder firetrucks.
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Augusta ponders possible Rines Hill bridge reconstruction options
Firefighters expressed a need to keep at least one lane of the bridge open so firetrucks can arrive quickly to deal with emergencies downtown and in nearby locations.
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German consul general visits Augusta, promotes language, technology link with Cony
Ralf Horlemann talked at Lithgow Public Library about German educational programs available to students and teachers — and he brought beer.
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Teacher contracts, with raises, approved in Augusta
The school board voted unanimously in favor of a two-year pact that is intended to make the pay of the city’s teachers more competitive in comparison to what other communities pay.
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New, higher-paying teacher contract up for vote in Augusta
Union officials say the new two-year contract could help make Augusta more competitive in pay with other school districts.
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Apple orchard worker trying to ‘smoke out’ woodchuck causes grass fire in Monmouth
The 2-acre fire, reported on Saturday, prompted a response by Monmouth firefighters on Norris Hill Road.
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Air Force’s top jazz band to play in Augusta
The Air Force’s 18-member jazz ensemble will perform Tuesday at Cony High School.
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Augusta comes up with additional funding for Civic Center Drive sidewalk
Councilors have agreed to pull together an additional $67,000 in city money for a pedestrian sidewalk along the busy road.