AUGUSTA — Janet Eugley explained to two bankers how the device she designed can help pregnant women more easily hear the heartbeat of their developing babies.
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.
Speed of the essence in small business lending conference
AUGUSTA — Janet Eugley explained to two bankers how the device she designed can help pregnant women more easily hear the heartbeat of their developing babies.
Storm raises concerns about 2 city bridges
AUGUSTA — In response to flooding and high water levels Monday, state officials nearly decided to close two key bridges over Bond Brook that carry thousands of vehicles each day.
Councilors consider dilapidated mill house fate
AUGUSTA — Councilors meet Thursday to consider what to do with a historic but dilapidated former mill worker house the city owns at 25 Bond St.
City officials continue to wrestle with school budget
AUGUSTA — City councilors and school officials struggled Monday with how to adequately fund the education of the city’s youth while not taxing its elderly out of their homes, all while state and federal revenue continues to decline.
Le Club Calumet honors Joe Linscott
AUGUSTA — Nearly every day of the week, you’ll find Joe Linscott at Capitol Area Recreation Association’s complex of ballfields and courts.
Augusta runway work grounds Cape Air flights
AUGUSTA — The Augusta State Airport’s main runway will be closed for reconstruction during most or all of May and June, suspending airline Cape Air’s flights there until the work is done, airport officials said.
Boards get approval for City Center telecasts
AUGUSTA — Coming soon to a television near you, live from Augusta City Council Chambers, meetings of the Board of Education, Augusta Planning Board and other city boards and commissions.
St. Michael principal planning to step down
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School Principal Jon Caron has submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the school year, after an unspecified disagreement with school officials.
Councilors set to share chambers
AUGUSTA — City councilors appear about ready to share their seats in council chambers with other city boards.