A $4.2 million tax break is crucial to making a site worthy of the ‘next generation’ of Augusta residents, city councilors were told Thursday.
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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Homeless services center approved in Augusta
United Community Living Center is proposing to open a daytime homeless services center at 12 Spruce St., near the Ballard Center on the east side of Augusta.
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Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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Fire at Augusta home briefly closes North Street, blocks access to public works
Snow removal efforts not impacted by temporary closure of the only street into the city’s public works facility.
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Fire destroys camp, displaces tenant in Litchfield Saturday
Litchfield Fire Chief Michael Sherman said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, related to an electrical problem.
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Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
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Former Bridgton town manager a finalist for Gardiner city manager job
Gardiner residents will have a chanced to meet and ask questions of Robert Peabody, finalist for the city manager position, Monday at the Gardiner Public Library .
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Man who fled police in truck, then on foot in Augusta sentenced to 88 days in jail
Bryan S. Black took off in his pickup truck when approached by a Kennebec County Sheriff’s Deputy, speeding and passing vehicles in the breakdown lane.
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Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner
On the heels of Black Friday’s big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.
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River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.