A low-barrier, daytime service center is set to open soon, with a new recovery center to follow this summer.
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 Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K
The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
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Monmouth fire destroys barn, cause under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire at an unoccupied property on Tillson Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Windsor man found guilty in second trial in child sex assault case
Peter P. Cayouette was found guilty Friday of sexual contact and sexual assault of victim when she was 11 and 12 years old.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man indicted in shooting death in Waterville parking lot
Richard Hatt, 53, is accused of shooting Stephan Killam, 47, multiple times Oct. 15.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Fire damages house, garage in Richmond
Firefighters from seven communities responded Tuesday afternoon to 442 Main St.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gardiner seeks input on redesign of streamside Arcade lot
Gardiner officials want to know how the Arcade parking lot could be improved through a public session scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall and through an online survey for those unable to attend the meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
City of Augusta logo a no-go for visually impaired, official says
The “Augusta!” logo will not comply with upcoming new requirements under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, city councilors were told last week.
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Hammond Lumber Co. looks to rename Augusta Civic Center auditorium
The 10-year, $828,000 deal would help the Civic Center balance its budget and complete much-needed maintenance, officials said.
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Augusta City Councilors set 2025 goals for economic development, housing
Officials to explore ways to add public transit, housing and other services during annual goal-setting meeting.