Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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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PublishedMarch 26, 2015
Proposed Augusta historic district ordinance questioned
City councilors are concerned about exterior standards and the makeup of a historic review committee.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2015
Augusta school board OKs $27.9 million budget
A reduction of $177,000 in anticipated insurance costs allowed the board to restore some staff positions and other expenses that it had cut from the budget previously.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2015
Augusta considers new historic district for west side
Many exterior building renovations would need to be reviewed and approved by a new historic review board if the City Council adopts the proposed ordinance.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2015
Augusta officials ask for time on excise bill that could cost city, Portland $250,000
Smaller municipalities, such as Farmington and Fairfield, would benefit from requiring utility companies to pay taxes where they park their vehicles.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2015
Augusta’s Lithgow Library ready to move
It will take about a month to make the transition to the Ballard Center, so the library director suggests patrons may want to be sure they have borrowed enough books.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2015
Augusta council approves range of city goals for 2015
The goals include studying both a possible local minimum wage and inspection of all residential rental units.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2015
Augusta school board OKs leasing student computers
The decision is expected to close a $331,000 budget gap, although the budget is subject to City Council approval.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2015
Future of property on Augusta’s Capitol Street debated
After a Lewiston developer suggested building a hotel there, others think Augusta should regulate the site, not the state’s Capitol Planning Commission.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2015
Vienna voters increase funds to pay legal fees
The additional funds will help in dealing with a lawsuit that is pending over an Appeals Board decision over a cellular phone tower.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2015
When it comes to cats and cat shows, temperament is key
Cats slink, play and sometimes run away at NauTICAts cat club show in Augusta.
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