Following concerns raised by parents, a crossing guard was brought back to help children cross busy Western Avenue.
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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Bridgeo says Augusta reached many 2014 goals
Approval to build a new fire station and renovate Lithgow Library are among the goals achieved.
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Augusta councilors to vote on Green Street traffic change
A proposal would change a 750-foot-long section of the street from one-way to two-way traffic.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville man dies at Kennebec County jail
Authorities said Dana Kitchin, 64, apparently suffered a medical condition while he was in a cell isolating him from other prisoners.
Posted inMaine
Augusta officials signal support for train service inquiry
A City Council resolution would not obligate the city but would provide an official show of support for the return of passenger rail to Augusta.
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Fundraising group gives Augusta $2M towards Lithgow upgrade
City officials have negotiated a proposal that would enable the library to use temporary space in a former hospital building while the $8 million expansion project is underway.
Posted inMaine
Augusta rail service proposal back before City Council
Advocates for the return of passenger trains to the capital city say they are prepared to lobby federal officials for money.
Posted inMaine, News
Space heater cause of State Street Augusta fire
Five people were displaced by the Tuesday morning blaze, which comes just days after another city apartment fire left 27 people homeless.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Starbucks proposed for Augusta’s Journal Square on Western Avenue
The Augusta Planning Board will also discuss tearing down four houses on Perham Street to make room for parking for the Kennebec County courthouse expansion.
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Augusta duo back from national scooter tour with hunger-prevention ideas
Dan Emery and Myles Chung visited food banks, soup kitchens and other sites in 48 states to gather ideas on ways to combat hunger.