A state epidemiologist says findings so far indicate Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, is more widespread than previously thought.
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 OKs gas line tax break
AUGUSTA — City councilors approved a tax break to help bring a natural gas pipeline through the city Thursday, making the city the first of 11 municipalities to approve such a .
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Augusta considers going solar
AUGUSTA — Some city and school buildings could be partially heated and powered by the sun if city officials sign a deal with a renewable energy firm.
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No resolution on who will run Augusta airport next year
AUGUSTA — City councilors said the Augusta State Airport is crucial for the area but the city will no longer be able to run the airport to current standards for the amount of money the state is willing to provide.
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Council to ponder role of Augusta State Airport
AUGUSTA — The city has managed and maintained the state-owned Augusta State Airport for many years. Tonight, city councilors meet to discuss whether the city should continue to.
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A bold, new look in downtown Augusta
Several downtown building owners are reaching into the past to create a more colorful, bold future.
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Richmond Middle/High School sees third bomb threat
RICHMOND — A third incident in recent weeks of someone scrawling a message about a bomb at Richmond Middle/High School has police, school officials and students increasingly determined to halt the disruptions.
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Augusta car dealers dial down noise
AUGUSTA — Local car dealers told city councilors if they enact a proposed ban on outdoor speakers it could cost them customers and jeopardize their sales staff’s ability to earn a living.
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Good idea, bad ending for Scout leaders
AUGUSTA — A local Girl Scout community service project has led to the dismissal of two of the troop’s leaders by the Girl Scouts of Maine.
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Historic YMCA building to be demolished in Augusta
Preservationists have fought for three years to preserve the building but the owner now says that it must be demolished.