Augusta residents will also be asked whether they approve of the proposed roughly $30.5 million school budget.
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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Manchester residents to consider banning plastic bags in Tuesday vote
A town conservation official hopes the proposal passes and that other area communities follow suit to ban plastic bags.
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Messalonskee graduates thank mentors, hope to make them proud
Alexis Palleschi, salutatorian, said the best way to thank them is to take what they’ve given the graduates, and go even further.
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Traffic expert touts proposal to convert downtown Augusta to 2-way traffic
City officials cited some residents’ opposition to such a change.
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Augusta officials eye grant fund to help immigrant children join YMCA programs
Community Development Block Grant funds could allow more low-income new Mainer children to become members of the Augusta-based Y, officials said.
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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.