Allison Kurasz says she was discriminated against because she’s a lesbian and has a disability, a finding that was supported by a Maine Human Rights Commission investigator’s report after the company ignored requests for evidence.
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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Advocates at Augusta hearing urge federal officials to order removal of dams on the Kennebec River
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report recommends relicensing four dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, over the objections of residents who say the dams are killing fish and harming the environment.
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Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel
Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
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Benton festival celebrates return of ‘fish that feed all’
Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.
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Augusta councilors narrowly approve budget with 3.7% tax increase
The $86.7 million budget passed by a 4-3 vote, with councilors in opposition objecting to rising taxes, failure to address problems downtown.
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Augusta EMS calls on the rise, city adds 4th ambulance
The Augusta Fire Department is responding to about 100 more medical calls a month since changes were made by Delta Ambulance.
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Augusta fire extinguished after neighbor sees smoke
Renovations at the two-unit vacant apartment building on Kendall Street were close to being completed, according to a fire official.
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Hallowell business owner takes the lead of Augusta Downtown Alliance
Jeremy Ashlock, 31, an Augusta resident and co-owner of Juiced in downtown Hallowell, started as the group’s executive director this week.
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Troy woman dies after Unity Township crash
A 72-year-old woman was extricated from her car with serious injuries and taken by ambulance to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, where she died of injuries suffered in the crash.
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Crash closes Route 139 in Unity Township
Initial, unconfirmed reports indicated a two-car crash occurred midmorning in the area of 1209 Waterville Road, with serious injury and at least one crash victim trapped inside a vehicle.