The new 5,500-square-foot center has its own fully equipped kitchen, an expansive main community room, library, arts and crafts room, and more.
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Augusta could lose $2.2M under proposed state budget
City officials say they’ve already cut services as much as they can and might have to increase property taxes to make up the difference.
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Posted inMaine, News
Manchester physician opens addiction recovery center
Douglas Jorgensen’s practice, which can see up to 300 patients, will help those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Posted inSchools and Education
Augusta school budget $1 million short
With a local property tax increase already included in the proposed budget, officials say the only way to cover the $1 million gap may be cuts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Elevation Burger to open next month in Augusta
The organic burger, fries and shake restaurant at The Marketplace expected to be ‘the busiest’ of the state’s three sites, said owner Chris DiMillo.
Posted inMaine
Augusta council OKs single-stream recycling program
Working with Ecomaine, the pilot expands the types of material that may be recycled and brought to three drop-off points.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Richmond man allegedly assaults fellow band member, steals car
Police say Jedediah Wasilewski had to be “forcibly arrested” by Richmond police with assistance from officers of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police.
Posted inMaine
Augusta council to take final vote on recycling program
Single-sort recycling for residents would run for at least a six-month trial period with containers at three city locations.
Posted inMaine
Snow drifts keep plow crews busy in central Maine
Some roads would be impassable if they weren’t plowed as high wind gusts spread snow across local roads, officials say.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta council to consider using principal of fund for scholarships
With interest rates low the Edwards Dam fund isn’t generating enough money to help out Cony graduates.