Anticipated development never occurred there becase the existing zoning rules are too complex and stringent, according to the city’s development director.
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 inBusiness, Maine
Augusta Planning Board approves new hotel proposed for Western Avenue
Other hotel operators in the area expressed concern about the increase in competition.
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Posted inMaine
Augusta council to consider easing downtown parking restrictions
The proposal would allow those who live in the Water Street area to park overnight during winter.
Posted inSchools and Education
Augusta board to get reports on special ed, literacy Wednesday
Board members also are scheduled to consider adopting an updated emergency plan for all the system’s schools.
Posted inMaine
Pumpkin drop helps Maranacook students learn about physics
At the Readfield school on Monday, CMP truck lineman Greg Fortin released pairs of pumpkins to their messy demise below.
Posted inMaine, News
New fire station to cut response times in north Augusta
Voters approved $3.6 million in bonds to pay for the construction of a new fire station on Leighton Road.
Posted inMaine
Opponents speak out about Augusta’s Green Street plan
A proposal to change part of the street from one-way to two-way traffic is still under consideration by the City Council.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
Rollins sworn in as Augusta mayor
The former councilor said he plans to focus on helping the council, which soon will include three new members, work together.
Posted inMaine
Augusta area landlords learn about biohazards
A Massachusetts company explained that not all hazards are visible and warned landlords to be careful if they are cleaning an apartment after a death.
Posted inElections 2014, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Rollins wins Augusta mayor race
The winning candidate will step in immediately as mayor to serve the remaining year of former Mayor William Stokes’ term in the city’s top elective post.