Augusta has already used up its snow removal overtime budget for the winter, and exceeded the year’s sand and salt budget, with more snow on the way.
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 City Council supports recycling proposal
Augusta residents’ use of single-stream recycling program will determine its success.
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Augusta to consider new recycling option
The single-stream proposal would put roll-off recycling containers at three sites around the capital city.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
$200,000 grant to fund program at Augusta’s Cony High School
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates officials and Gov. Paul LePage announced Tuesday that the school would be awarded a grant by the AT&T Foundation.
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Electrical problem caused fire at Gardiner senior housing complex
Fundraising and other assistance continue for the more than 30 displaced residents of the Highland Terrace apartments.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Belfast man charged after wild careen in front of Augusta police
As two officers watched from their cruisers, Alan Green reportedly came close to hitting one before driving through a red light, a stop sign and colliding with a minivan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police investigate double stabbing
Police have received ‘minimal cooperation’ from two men injured in ‘mutual stabbing’ early Sunday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police seeking suspect in Saturday’s Rite Aid robbery
A male standing about 6 feet tall dressed in a gray hoodie with his face covered allegedly demanded drugs from the pharmacist.
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Excavator removing snow breaks gas pipe to Hall-Dale Elementary
After first responders evacuate, technicians repair break and restore heat to school by afternoon.
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Central Maine burned out by rash of fires
Ten major fires in 9 days have local departments, many of them staffed by volunteers, scrambling to keep up.