BANGOR — An attorney representing Occupy Augusta participants argued in federal court Monday that the group’s physical encampment, and the act of occupying a public space, is an essential part of its message.
Keith Edwards
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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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No decision yet from judge in Occupy Augusta case
BANGOR — Occupy Augusta advocates argued the state’s permitting process allows authorities “unfettered discretion” in isssuing or denying permits to use Capitol Park in federal court Monday, as they seek an injunction preventing Capitol Police from being able to evict protesters who have camped in the park since October.
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Farmingdale musician in tune with performing
By voice or by sax, Jason Giacomazzo’s talent for music can be heard in all three of the Kennebec Performing Arts Company’s music groups.
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Collins gets good look at bridge in decay
DRESDEN — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, crossing the Richmond-Dresden bridge on Friday to discuss the potential for federal funding to help replace the 80-year-old rusty, dented structure, got an up-close and personal view of a big reason it’s targeted for replacement.
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Collins visits Richmond-Dresden bridge in decay
DRESDEN — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, crossing the Richmond-Dresden bridge on Friday to discuss the potential for federal funding to help replace the 80-year-old rusty, dented structure, got an up-close and personal view of a big reason it’s targeted for replacement.
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Paving plant ready to close today
AUGUSTA — The owner of a pit where a controversial paving plant will be forced to close because of a zoning change approved by city councilors Thursday said Friday he does not plan to sue the city.
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Farmingdale man in tune with performing
By voice or by sax, Jason Giacomazzo’s talent for music can be heard in all three of the Kennebec Performing Arts Company’s music groups.
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Arrested occupiers explain stand
AUGUSTA — Protesters arrested Sunday at the Blaine House — among them a Benton selectwoman and a University of Maine at Augusta professor — say they had to make a stand for Occupy Augusta and the downtrodden people they represent.
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Arrested Occupiers: We’d do it all again
AUGUSTA — Protesters arrested Sunday at the Blaine House — among them a Benton selectwoman and a University of Maine at Augusta professor — say they had to make a stand for Occupy Augusta and the downtrodden people they represent.
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Thursday’s council vote could close paving plant
AUGUSTA — A planned City Council vote Thursday could effectively shut down a West River Road paving plant that some neighbors say creates an unbearable stink.