Members of the Green Street United Methodist Church, built in 1828, said they do not have financial capacity to keep the property. They are looking to sell it to an organization that would use it to help people experiencing homelessness.
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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Augusta budget could hike taxes 9.3%
Wage increases for city employees, rising utility costs and the need to pay down debt for a new police station are among the factors driving an increase in spending.
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Watch: Sen. Collins marvels at ‘stunning’ theater under renovation in downtown Augusta
Restoration efforts of Colonial Theater benefited from $1.5 million in funds obtained through Collins’ office
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Video: Sen. Collins, while touring Augusta theater, urges calm as Trump is charged with felonies
Susan Collins, speaking at the Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta on Tuesday, also reiterated that the former president is not her first choice for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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Shortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city’s four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say the plan could make it harder for some to vote.
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Head clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta retires after 40 years in judicial system
Helping the public navigate the court system proved a rewarding career for Michele Lumbert of Pittston.
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New York man indicted on charges he pulled gun on Clinton resident while robbing home
Tyler Brown-Richards, 25, of Bronx, New York, was among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Augusta overnight warming center gets nearly $400,000 grant to address building safety
The South Parish Congregational Church will use MaineHousing grant funds to add sprinkler system and address other code issues at the facility providing overnight shelter to homeless people.
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Monmouth resident indicted on child sexual assault, pornography charges
Natasha Venable, 46, is accused of sexually assaulting a child in Monmouth several times between September 2018 and August 2022.
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Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.