Incentivizing people to buy apartment buildings, fix them and live in them could improve a historic neighborhood that fell into disrepair and help address the city’s housing shortage.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Plans for Augusta bagel shop in former mill building draw praise for community focus
Sand Hill Bagel Co. developers hope the shop, which is slated to open next spring in the last remaining building of the former mill, will become one with the neighborhood and city park.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
State solar farms being installed at Augusta interstate exits without local review
City officials say they are concerned about the aesthetics of solar panels in prominent locations that state officials say will save the state money and reduce carbon emissions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
Posted inMaine
Fire destroys unoccupied mobile home in Skowhegan
The cause of the early Sunday morning fire on Dartmouth Street is under investigation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Litchfield motorcyclist suffers head injury in Palmyra crash
Police are investigating the collision of a motorcycle and SUV at the intersection of Routes 2 and 152 which sent two to the hospital, including one by LifeFlight of Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Odd and unusual, and plenty of skulls, on display at Augusta show
Sword-swallowing, sales of unusual items, highlight Maine’s Odd and Unusual Show at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police standoff at Richmond mobile home park ends after man taken to hospital
Authorities were called to a home off Hatch Street on Friday after a relative reported the man had made suicidal statements and had a firearm.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
New Augusta emergency overnight homeless shelter moves forward with city approval of funding
The proposed new shelter, to be created at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, warm place for unhoused people over the winter, advocates say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta marks International Overdose Awareness Day, which seeks to remove stigma, remember loved ones lost
Advocates hope removing the stigma of substance use disorder will encourage more to seek help with addiction.