Elephants will not be part of the 60th annual Kora Shrine Circus in Augusta, after they were denied entry by state officials because they hadn’t had a recent-enough tuberculosis test required by the state of Maine.
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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Former Hallowell resident tells of helicopters circling Cambridge home
Former Hallowell resident Michelle LaPointe heard the helicopters circling over her home in a Cambridge, Mass., neighborhood Thursday night as police began the massive manhunt for the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Augusta schools propose $27 million budget
School officials told Augusta city councilors that its district’s local funding has been far below state expectations, and asked for support of the requested $27 million for the next fiscal year.
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Viles left $1M for Cony students attending Maine colleges, universities
Augusta philanthropist Elsie Viles, who died in March, left Cony High School $1 million to establish a scholarship fund.
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Augusta City Council questions schools’ part in tax increase
Augusta city councilors Wednesday questioned school officials on their proposed $27.56 million budget, which would play a role in a tax increase for residents.
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Natural gas companies take opposite tacks on serving capital region
A request for proposals to provide natural gas to residents, businesses and city, school, county and court buildings in Augusta, Gardiner and Hallowell has drawn very different proposals from the two companies fighting to be the pipeline provider of choice in the Kennebec Valley.
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Augusta area marathoners say Boston remains in their plans
Augusta area marathoners, including Anna Ackerman and Joe Viselli, say next year’s Boston Marathon remain in their plans, even after Monday’s bombing.
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Central Mainers grateful for safety after Boston Marathon explosions
Central Maine residents near the scene of Monday’s Boston Marathon explosions, and their family members, say they’re safe and grateful for that safety.
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New North Pond Hermit charges stem from Rome clothing theft
The pair of jeans and belt Christopher Knight, the North Pond Hermit, was wearing when he was arrested April 4 were among the numerous items he stole as he lived alone in the woods for the last 27 years, according to a police affidavit.
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Hit-and-run suspect shocked 4 times, police say
Police say they shocked a man with a stun gun multiple times after leading authorities on a chase.