Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.
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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Waterville man pleads not guilty to charges he fired gun at Colby party
Andrew Gifford, 24, is accused of firing a handgun in a crowded hallway of an apartment building at the Waterville college.
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Augusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments
Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Somerville voters to consider budget with 9% tax hike, whether to sue over road project
The Somerville annual Town Meeting is Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the Somerville School.
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Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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Former Hallowell public works foreman pleads guilty to drunken driving
Christopher Buck could see the charge reduced if he complies with a six-month agreement with state prosecutors.
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Litchfield voters approve $725K in truck purchases
New fire, plow trucks needed, town officials tell Litchfield annual Town Meeting voters.
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Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow
The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, News
Mount Vernon residents approve budget above state tax levy limit
Residents at the three-hour meeting also approved funds to operate transfer station.