Police Chief Eric Nason said the Thursday morning incident probably caused $6,000 to $7,000 worth of damage to city and private property.
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 nonprofit group plans homeless shelter expansion amid rising need for families
Shelter officials say they’ve had to turn people away in recent years, so they’re proposing to add 14 beds to an existing 26-bed building off Hospital Street.
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Study proposing two-way traffic in downtown Augusta splits merchants
A loss of parking, traffic safety is cited by opponents, while supporters say it will help in the effort to revitalize downtown and attract more people.
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Augusta councilors, lawmakers leery of proposed treatment center near arsenal property
A North Carolina entrepreneur who founded a similar operation in that state proposes to partner with the arsenal property developer to benefit both sites.
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Addiction treatment facility for veterans proposed at Augusta riverside property
The project could take place on land now owned by the state, adjacent to the vacant Kennebec Arsenal.
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Augusta school officials ponder staff changes, cuts to $30.8 million budget
School board members are discussing cutting some positions to fund others in the current budget proposal, which is up 6 percent.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill restricting sex offenders taking photos of kids gets legislative committee support
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta, was amended in order to satisfy concerns raised about its constitutionality.
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Motivational Services new owner of former St. Mark’s Home in Augusta
The city has not issued any permits for renovations, but it said possibly the agency doesn’t need any.
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System to make electricty using landfill gas approved in Augusta
The proposed Hatch Hill system is expected to have financial and environmental benefits.
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Cost to fix Augusta City Center elevator decreases after officials seek new estimates
City officials and an elevator maintenance company part ways over the estimated cost to fix the broken elevator in the building.