Ralph Sargent and Evan Plourde say the anniversary is cause to remember military history and honor those who died.
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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Snowmobile goes through ice in Belgrade
Few details were available Thursday night, but at least one victim was apparently rescued from Long Pond, a firefighter said.
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Two teens in stable condition after snowmobile goes into Belgrade pond
The teens went through the ice into Belgrade Stream at the outlet of Long Pond.
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Police: Reports of sex offender taking photos under review, but no laws broken
Augusta police said Wednesday that they’re investigating complaints from outraged parents but have found no crimes to have occurred.
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Capitol Police cruiser, with officer inside, damaged by falling ice, snow
The officer, who had just been standing in the spot where the snow fell, escaped injury Thursday night, police said.
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In new building, Augusta Food Bank forced to close after roof springs 9 leaks
The food bank had just moved into the building, which is expected to reopen Tuesday.
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Augusta will generate electricity by harvesting gas at landfill
Expecting to offset electrical costs, the city will install a piping system to capture methane at Hatch Hill Landfill by next fall.
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Augusta board tables affordable housing plan
Planners cite concern that Maple Street is inadequate to provide access to the site.
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Augusta to consider collecting more gas from city landfill
A plan to spend $350,000 to collect and maximize methane gas from the Hatch Hill landfill will go to city councilors.
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First woman elected president of Franco-American club in Augusta
Lisa Newell will lead Le Club Calumet, which began admitting women 12 years ago.