Bought for a $1, the house represents a victory for historic preservation that started in 2001 and ends with the restored building a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 Franco-American language program looks to future
Funding for the Maine French Heritage Language Program is drying up, but supporters say it’s essential to preserve the area’s culture.
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Augusta single-sort recycling program kicks off
More than 40 residents turned out at the John Charest Public Works Facility Friday morning to drop off recyclables and learn about the program.
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Variety of cuts recommended to balance Augusta schools’ budget
The school board is considering options to close a $1M gap that may grow to $2M depending on actions in the state Legislature.
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Augusta landlords plead case for help in keeping up properties
A housing forum discussed the availability of funds, heard about the benefits of development, and got a report on the difficulty of fighting fires in town.
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Augusta readies for new recycling program Friday
Events and informational meetings are planned as the city embarks on six-month experiment with drop-off, single-sort recycling.
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Augusta housing forum to address grants to rehab buildings on Tuesday
The event will focus on neighborhoods, market conditions, safety and revitalization of housing and neighborhoods.
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Residents buy Deer Ridge Mobile Home Park in Augusta
The 13-unit park needs some attention, and residents say they are excited by the possibility of expanding.
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Sen. Roger Katz predicts state revenue sharing will continue
The former mayor reassured Augusta council Thursday night, but said Maine’s tax system needs reform.
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Augusta school board struggling to close projected $1 million gap
A drop in state funding included in Gov. LePage’s state budget has led to the possibility of closing a school, cutting programs, raising taxes or using reserve funds.