A volunteer program in the works for the Augusta area may serve as a model for the rest of the country.
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 inHealth, Local & State, News
138-bed nursing home sought in Augusta
The $76.8 million project for veterans would build on the city’s vision for a medical district.
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Posted inLocal & State
Most Augusta councilors favor acquiring Howard Hill from land trust
The apparent support comes despite questions about funding to maintain the tract.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Richmond man: I aimed to wound, not kill, break-in suspect
A former Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan says he had no choice but to shoot Shad Hembree, 42, when he forced his way back in after being told to leave.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Conditions complicate gift of land in Augusta
Accepting the 164-acre Howard Hill could commit the city to spend money to comply with future state rules.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gift of Howard Hill in Augusta comes with strings attached
In preparing to close on the deal and accept the gift of the land, an attorney flagged a provision of the project agreement as potentially obligating the city to spend money to stay in compliance with state regulations and policies.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Hein found not guilty in Kennebec River Rail Trail puppy-kicking case
Hein, 46, was charged with animal cruelty after the November 2015 incident in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Council may buy time to resolve blasting issues
The Augusta panel will consider whether to extend the current licenses of 2 companies.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Odor leads state to stop pumping water at site of former Augusta landfill
Nearby residents complained of a rotten-egg smell that is traced backed to pumped leachate.
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Shrinking ranks challenge central Maine veterans groups
A lack of new members threatens to close outposts and disrupt services that the organizations provide to their communities.