The unanimous approval was for an agreement that requires the buyer to improve the house and obtain a certificate of occupancy within 18 months.
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, News
City of Augusta eyes sale of foreclosed Northern Avenue property
City councilors will consider selling 110 Northern Ave. for $4,000 to Roger Mackbach, who plans to renovate the former apartment building damaged by fire into a single-family home.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Prominent Augusta church property, home to food bank, up for sale
The proposed sale of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and related properties is expected to force the food and clothing banks, and essentials pantry and warming center, to relocate.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta to write proposed ordinance to regulate yard sales
Some critics view a potential permit requirement as undeserved punishment for the majority of yard-sale operators who cause no trouble.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board approves drug, alcohol policy
Measure allows school officials to suspend or expel violators, but they note that suspension is not the first or even a commonly used option.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta officials to ponder regulating yard sales
Matt Nazar, the city’s development director, said the city now has no ordinance that specifically regulates yard and garage sales.
Posted inMaine, News
Bedbugs discovered at Augusta City Center
City Manager William Bridgeo stressed that City Hall is not infested with the bugs, but the revelation comes following other high-profile incidents of bedbugs in Augusta
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board to consider drug, alcohol, tobacco policies
The policy states that school principals may suspend and/or recommend expulsion of students, prompting some to say the discipline should take place on school grounds.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Augusta Rotary Club marks 100 years
Although small in number, the club has helped with many key projects in the city throughout its history.
Posted inMaine, News
Changing of the city clerks in Augusta
Veteran City Clerk Barbara Wardwell recently retired after 12 years on the job and will be replaced by a Turner woman.