Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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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Four seek 2 spots on Windsor Select Board
Following the election, residents will consider a $2.09 million municipal budget at the annual Windsor Town Meeting.
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Contentious budget negotiations lead to $80 million Augusta budget with 4.7% tax hike
Councilors who voted against the budget said more cuts should have been made and also raised alarms about the accuracy of the school spending plan.
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Augusta councilors adopt new policy allowing crosswalks to be painted for Pride Month
Cony student tells city councilors LGBTQ+ youth need to know Augusta supports them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News, Schools and Education
Augusta budget correction would avoid more school cuts, keep city tax increase at 4.7%
Nearly $80 million of the Augusta city and school budget goes to city councilors for approval next week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
‘Only logical conclusion’ or ‘no evidence’? Closing arguments delivered in Waterville murder trial
The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.
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Medical examiner testifies shot that killed man in Waterville was fired at close range
Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, is on trial for the murder of Joseph Tracy in Waterville in 2020.
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Murder trial begins for New York City man charged in Waterville shooting death
Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, is accused of murdering Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner in 2020 and then fleeing police with his brother’s help.
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Pair indicted on kidnapping charges after woman allegedly held at gunpoint in Waterville
The two allegedly kidnapped a woman and ordered her to drive away from a Waterville hotel where they were interrupted while robbing another woman.