The Rev. Francis Morin, 69, is due to retire July 1 as administrator of St. Michael Catholic Parish, which has churches in Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell, Whitefield and Winthrop.
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, Schools and Education
Two seek open school board spot in Augusta
Kevin Lamoreau and Jennifer Dumond have submitted nomination papers to run for an at-large spot that opened up after its previous holder, Edward Hastings, was elected chairman.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Belgrade denies request for voting again despite election error
The town has apologized for taking down a campaign sign placed by proposal opponents and said it was put back a few hours later, as soon as the town realized its mistake.
Posted inMaine
Augusta officials ponder increased cost of Civic Center Drive sidewalk project
The additional money apparently is necessary to get the state Department of Transportation to build the sidewalk along Civic Center Drive.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
23 new apartments proposed for vacant Augusta office space
The project, named The Vickery after one of the historic buildings within the block, would overlook the Kennebec River and downtown Water Street.
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Hallowell mural project seeks to draw people downtown, despite Water Street reconstruction
Adults and children congregate to create artwork that organizers say will line the long fence separating the road work site from a single remaining lane of traffic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amid funding snag, Maine ‘Harvest Bucks’ program for needy gets community investments
Residents, businesses and others are bridging a funding gap so low-income Mainers still can get benefits that allow for purchases of fresh, locally grown food at farmers markets and farmstands.
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Augusta City Council agrees to send charter changes to referendum vote
The 6-2 vote sends the 7 changes to be approved by city residents at the polls on June 12.
Posted inMaine
Downtown advocates say two-way traffic best way for Augusta
Traffic study finds switch away from one-way on Water Street is possible, but would cost city about $100,000.
Posted inMaine
Augusta council to consider joining lawsuit against drug companies
The proposed agreement specifies that Augusta would not have to pay anything unless law firms win the case.