The redevelopment of the former MaineGeneral building on the east side is moving faster than expected.
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.
Cony flatiron building deal closes
Cynthia Taylor and the city have agreed to a 49-year-lease of the historic former high school building on Cony Circle for $1 a year.
Natural gas OK’d for Augusta fire station, public works
Conversion of the Hartford Fire Station and the John Charest Public Works Facility means nearly all city-owned buildings will have it.
‘Thousands of bees’ scare tow truck driver in Wayne
After getting stung, Jason Small says the bees dive-bombed his truck as he waited for help.
New National Guard headquarters approved in Augusta
The new approximately $32 million building will house the Maine National Guard’s administrative office functions.
Augusta fire station, public works natural gas conversion before council
If the two buildings are converted, the Augusta Civic Center would be the only city-owned building still using oil as major heat source.
Kennebec Valley YMCA marks 100 years in Augusta
The mission of the organization and its place in the capital area community goes far beyond a place to work out.
Manchester pre-K ed tech draws fire at Town Meeting
Residents passed the $10,000 item that allows afternoon pre-kindergarten, and also decided to stick with the town’s motto.
Windsor residents to set budget at Town Meeting Saturday
Road construction is proposed to be the single biggest increase in the $1.75 million budget.
YMCA throwing birthday bash Friday in Augusta
The local YMCA will mark its 100th year in the capital city with a free barbecue and birthday party.