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.
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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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.
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Consultants: Summit Natural Gas is Augusta’s best municipal deal
A city consultant hired to recommend a natural gas provider has selected Summit Natural Gas of Maine, but said that recommendation could flip to Maine Natural Gas, depending on city officials’ goals.
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Augusta’s Red Barn restaurant seeks noise-rule exception for summer concerts
The Red Barn restaurant in Augusta is seeking permission to exceed the city’s noise limits during a planned summer series of hourlong outdoor concerts.
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Mainer’s intrepid hunting partner tackles prey, avoids predators twice its size
Larry Barnes’ duck hunting partner is an approximately 5-year-old Peale’s peregrine falcon, and he discussed hunting with the bird of prey on Saturday at Swan Island in Richmond.