School policy now requires the same discipline for cigarette smoking as for heroin use.
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 โoffโ time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.
Western Avenue hotel tax proposal could fund future Augusta projects
City officials say no revenue from a proposed tax increment financing agreement would go back to the developer.
Winthrop-born filmmaker’s documentary shows resilience of former Michael Vick dogs
“The Champions” will have a lone Maine screening at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville March 20.
Age-friendly designation means friendly for all, Augusta officials told
City officials plan to consider joining the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network.
Augusta councilors debate removing west side from historic district
Some favor adding the the city’s west side to the district later; others worry about the possible development of two separate sets of standards.
Record-setting temperatures in the Augusta area
Waterville hit 62 degrees Wednesday, and golfers hit the course at Natanis in Vassalboro earlier than usual.
Trooper extinguished fire while Rome man was pinned inside burning truck
Eric Bachand, 21, was driving well over the posted 40 mph speed limit when he crashed down a steep embankment off Route 135 in Belgrade, police said.
Augusta City Council to consider revised historic district proposal
The ordinance that would create a new west side historic district has been reviewed by state officials and is now back before the city councilors for review.
Augusta roots serve ballet star Alphy Poulin well
The Cony High School graduate’s career took him to Boston, Brazil, Portugal, Geneva, Germany and the Juilliard School in New York City.
Chizzle Wizzle, the nation’s longest-running student variety show, to mark its 125th year
With the theme ‘Timeless,’ Cony High School students and alumni are gearing up for the show, which runs March 15-18.