Rain poured through a hole in the roof, soaking the gym floor, bleachers, walls and sports banners, school officials said.
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
Augusta shopping plaza sells for $15 million
The winning bid comes from the lender that already held the debt, LNR Partners of Florida.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Source
Western Kennebec County towns look for ways to keep farmers on farms
After Winslow successfully launched a similar program, Manchester, Winthrop and Monmouth are looking for ways to lower taxes or protect farmland so it doesn’t get developed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta farmers market vendors hope to pack meeting on zone change
Their customers will be encouraged on Tuesday to show support that night for the market’s move to a winter location.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
‘Stand Down’ gives Maine veterans a respite from homelessness
Saturday’s event at Togus connects them with health services, as well as employment and housing resources.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State buildings in Augusta that date to 1920s reduced to rubble
Two new office buildings are planned for Capitol Street, a major gateway to the State House.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Million-gallon storage tank near river in Augusta would be attractive, officials say
The proposed Greater Augusta Utility District tank would be intended to help prevent overflows of sewage into the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta board approves color scheme for new state office building
Members say a granite-and-flint-colored facade fits in better with the nearby State House complex buildings than the previous proposal.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Services for the needy in Augusta seek new home
A group unites a clothing bank, warming center and food pantry that must leave the old St. Mark’s parish hall.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Leroy Smith pleads guilty to 2014 killing of father in Gardiner
Justice Michaela Murphy immediately committed Smith to the Riverview Psychiatric Center for an undetermined period of time after he was found not criminally responsible for the killing of his father, Leroy Smith Jr.