City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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 inLocal & State
Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits
The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy
A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Restricted due to pandemic, evictions could resume next month
The ban on most court hearings that would result in evictions could end as soon as Aug. 3, under the courts’ reopening plan.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase
Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Police charge man who allegedly struck state trooper during central Maine car chase
Robert Belmain, 53, of Caribou faces charges of elevated aggravated assault and reckless conduct in connection with a chase that severely injured Trooper Mickael Nunez.
Posted inLocal & State
Gardiner house, home to many foster children over the years, destroyed by fire
No injuries were reported in fire that authorities say destroyed the Fairview Street home of a woman known for fostering 100s of children.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bowdoin College graduate runs home — more than 50 kilometers — to Hallowell
Anne McKee, with no in-person graduation ceremony to attend, instead marked her college graduation by running more than 50 kilometers from Bowdoin College in Brunswick to her family’s Hallowell home.
Posted inLocal & State
Women veterans say they were told with little notice to leave Augusta facility
All four residents of Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope say they were told last Thursday they had to be out by Tuesday, and none of them have yet found other places to live.
Posted inLocal & State
Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19
While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.