The national designation is needed to help bring federal funding for an Augusta Housing Authority project to convert it to senior housing.
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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Monmouth resident shoots fox thought to be one that reportedly bit two people
Police unable to confirm whether it’s the same fox and await Warden Service’s examination of the animal.
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One-way section of Augusta’s Mount Vernon Avenue starts Monday
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes, including Northern Avenue, Leighton Road and Townsend Road.
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Augusta councilors weigh safety codes vs. historic preservation
Councilors agreed Thursday to delay consideration of a new historic district ordinance until early September to give more time for discussion and to alert all building owners in the district.
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Councilors praise Augusta single-sort recycling program
Success of trial run prompts proposal to extend system for five years, which the council will vote on at its Aug. 20 meeting.
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Safety concerns in downtown building close Augusta restaurant
Water leaking onto an electrical system led to the decision, officials said.
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Augusta Planning Board OKs consolidated credit union office
Connected Credit Union plans to merge two of its branches at a new main office on Civic Center Drive.
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Augusta to consider extension of new recycling program
City Manager William Bridgeo recommends the city continue the program by inking an agreement with ecomaine to keep accepting the city’s unsorted recyclables at no charge for the next three years.
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New credit union, car dealership buildings proposed in Augusta
City planners will consider the requests Tuesday, which also include a proposal from Rocky’s Stove Shoppe to construct a 4,000-square-foot retail store and 4,000-square-foot warehouse on North Belfast Avenue.
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Officials hope new Swan Island ferry in Richmond sparks renewed interest in Kennebec River
The island now offers frequent weekend programs, such as wildlife tours, educational speakers and a recent family field day that drew about 100 participants.