A good race may be brewing between former Mayor William Dowling and councilor David Rollins.
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 โoffโ time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.
Augusta may regulate pit owners more strictly
All of the city’s pits are grandfathered from an ordinance requiring dust control, but the council is proposing they meet tighter standards.
Augusta eliminates school crossing guards
School officials said no children crossed at five of the 10 sites last year.
Augusta Council to discuss proposed new fire station
If approved by council, city voters in November will consider a bond to pay for a new firehouse in north Augusta.
UMA President Handley to leave for California job
Allyson Handley was the first female president of the University of Maine at Augusta and has been with the university since 2008.
Richmond awaits opening of long overdue library
Volunteers, contractors acted on Steve Musica’s idea that the community could build a new library for $250,000.
Community leaders share wisdom in Augusta summer school program
The program features guest speakers for the first time this year.
State Senate confirms Stokes as Superior Court justice
Unanimous approval came after speeches in which Stokes was praised as fair-minded, dedicated and respectful.
Fireworks, bounce houses, bands and beer feature at AugustaFest
Fireworks postponed from July 4 will cap this year’s downtown celebration on Saturday.
Utilities commission to investigate CMP
The PUC order approved Tuesday was the latest action in a dispute between the utility and the city of Augusta.