Plans are to eliminate one of two lanes that now takes traffic from Manchester to Augusta and create a center turn lane in its place.
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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Manchester poll finds residents interested in beach access
In a 26-6 informal vote, residents at the Town Meeting said they’re interested in trying to strike a deal with the Augusta Country Club to be allowed to use the club’s beach on Cobbossee Lake.
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Manchester Town Meeting backs sidewalk funding strategy
Residents approve paving costs, new fire department bylaws, negotiations with Augusta Country Club over use of Cobbossee Lake beach.
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Windsor approves buying public works trucks, rescue vehicle
The town budget is $1.76 million, up by about $24,000 from the current year’s budget, a 1.4 percent increase.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
State to conduct its own investigation into Augusta school’s testing irregularities
School board reviews letter from state invalidating math tests as well as resignation of Farrington School principal.
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Red Sox grounds crew helps Travis Mills Foundation with groundbreaking
Mills is leading efforts to renovate the former Elizabeth Arden estate into a retreat for wounded veterans.
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New pharmacy proposed at MaineGeneral Medical Center Augusta campus
Kennebec Pharmacy and Home Care, which already has a retail store and compounding laboratory at 43 Leighton Road in Augusta, plans to build a new retail pharmacy, with a drive-thru in north Augusta.
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Windsor residents to consider new vehicle purchases
On Tuesday, residents will be asked whether they want to borrow up to $350,000 to buy a new fire truck — a pump truck with a six-person cab — to replace a 28-year-old pump truck.
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Manchester residents to consider budget increase
The chairman of the board of selectmen said he’s worried the estimated increase in the tax rate from the current $15.35 to about $16.30 may be too high.
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Hallowell woman who dropped out of Waterville High 11 years ago to graduate Friday
Jennifer Tantoco will get her high school equivalency certificate from Augusta Adult Education along with more than 50 other adult education graduates.