A milder winter means animals are out earlier, increasing the chances of rabies-infected wildlife coming into contact with people, officials said.
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 councilors warily praise property maintenance measure
Some expressed concern about how property owners might be affected by details of the proposed ordinance, which is likely to get a first reading next Thursday.
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Police arrest three in Augusta drug case
The arrests occurred in a Mount Vernon Avenue apartment where police found heroin and cocaine and where children were present.
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City shuts down Augusta apartment building with no water, partial heat
A neighbor said the tenants filled up buckets of snow and brought them inside to melt it for water so they could flush their toilets, according to Robert Overton, code enforcement officer.
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Augusta school board approves $29.6 million budget proposal
The package, which would rely on local taxes no more than last year’s school budget did, now awaits action by the City Council.
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Revised Augusta property maintenance rules return for more scrutiny
Officials have scaled back some proposed rules after drawing criticism from residents that private property rights are at stake.
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Augusta students urged to read for fun, future success at school’s first read-a-thon
Local volunteer readers, including city officials and business owners, stressed the importance of reading Tuesday at Hussey Elementary School.
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Spring snow makes for messy commute in central Maine
The Waterville and Augusta area received 3-5 inches of snow, which tapered off by the afternoon.
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One man’s vision of Wild West for sale in Monmouth
A Ridge Road property includes its own Wild West town, complete with stables, a saloon, a jail and a church.
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Augusta to seek Age-Friendly Community designation from AARP
The City Council voted Thursday to work with the organization on issues such as transportation to make the city more attractive for older adults.