John “Pete” Hickey, who has retired after 37 years of teaching at St. Michael in Augusta, is a role model, mentor, helper and best friend, colleagues, community leaders and especially his students say.
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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‘Be good’ means behave and excel, valedictorian tells Gardiner Area High School grads
“Everything in life, including success, involves hard work and dedication,” valedictorian Mariah Damon told her fellow graduates of Gardiner Area High School during commencement on Saturday.
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Emotion fills graduation in Richmond Saturday
It was a day for tears and cheers Saturday at Richmond High School, as 35 graduates received their diplomas in an emotion-filled graduation ceremony packed with friends and family.
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Three newcomers seek two Manchester selectman seats Tuesday
Lance Boucher, Tom Oliver and Paula Thomas, each of whom would be new to the board, are squaring off to fill two available positions on the Manchester Board of Selectmen in Tuesday’s election.
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Erskine Academy graduates urged to wait before passing judgement
“Give the whole experience the benefit of the doubt,” Erskine Academy’s second-honor essayist, told her fellow graduates Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Augusta City Council approves school, city budget Thursday
The Augusta City Council approved a $52.5 million school and city budget Thursday night, bringing the tax rate to $18.15. Several councilors remained concerned that the education side was being underfunded.
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Summit Natural Gas starts $350M pipeline construction in Madison
Summit Natural Gas of Maine officials said Tuesday the company has started construction of its $350 million natural gas pipeline in the Kennebec Valley.
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Woolwich contractor wins $14.3 million Richmond-Dresden bridge contract
Reed & Reed Inc. of Woolwich’s $14.3 million bid has been selected by the state to build the Richmond-Dresden bridge.
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Richmond dig discovers local artifacts, former Fort Halifax blockhouse roof
Archeologists have uncovered much of two early 1700s forts at the site of the Richmond-Dresden bridge, and have reason to believe parts of Winslow’s Fort Halifax are nearby.
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Augusta school board questions using cash reserve to balance budget
Augusta school board members are concerned the mayor’s proposal to spend more reserve funds to soften the impact of the school budget on taxpayers this year could result in an even bigger hit next year.