The city says there is some urgency in getting gas services up and running at Cony High School and Capital Area Technical Center by October, which is expected to save money.
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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City considering tax break for old Cony high flatiron building redevelopment
City officials and a nonprofit housing developer say a tax break is necessary to help redevelop the old Cony High School flatiron building.
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Maine Natural Gas quits Augusta pipeline fight
City Manager William Bridgeo said he will ask city councilors at their meeting Thursday to consider an order authorizing him to contract with Summit Natural Gas of Maine to supply gas to city and school property.
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Augusta officials say it’s not a violation to post natural gas bids online
Maine Natural Gas accused the city of violating its own confidentiality rules and gave an unfair advantage to competitor Summit Natural Gas by posting bids on the city website, but City Manager William Bridgeo said the posting is in the public interest.
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Black box developed by local men aids safety at smaller airports
A small little black box may help find the cause of small airport accidents by recording all radio transmissions — something that has not previously been done at regional airports.
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Augusta City Manager William Bridgeo gets new contract
The long-time city manager’s contract was approved unanimously and without debate by the council Thursday night.
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Augusta’s Interim superintendent contract extended until June 2015
Board of Education votes unanimously to keep James Anastasio in his post until the residency requirement issue can be resolved by a citywide vote.
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Augusta planners turn away Red Barn’s noise waiver request
The Augusta Planning Board Tuesday dismissed The Red Barn Restaurant’s request to exceed the city’s 60-decibel noise limit during a weekly summer series of outdoor concerts.
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Augusta city manager up for new, 3-year contract Thursday
The Augusta City Council will consider tending a new, three-year contract to City Manager William Bridgeo on Thursday.
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Augusta schools to consider 2-year contract for interim superintendent
The Augusta Board of Education will consider extending James Anastasio’s term as interim superintendent by two years when it meets on Wednesday.