Ralf Horlemann talked at Lithgow Public Library about German educational programs available to students and teachers — and he brought beer.
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
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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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Augusta Catholic parish leader who emphasized social service help retiring
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.
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.
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.