The backdrop to the State House will not be developed and must stay open for public use.
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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Transfer, preservation of Howard Hill await approval by Augusta City Council
The effort to protect the 164-acre parcel near the State House overcame opposition from Gov. LePage.
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Hatch Hill gas-to-electricity idea draws Augusta council’s interest
A consultant says making electricity from methane gas produced by the landfill could be worthwhile even if the state changes the rules on net metering, the system under which customers sell power to the electricity grid.
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Prominent downtown Augusta building potentially headed to auction block, foreclosure
However, city officials were told by the owners of Key Plaza they hope to retain the building and extend a lease for state office space there.
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Maine towns swap fee demands over school bus turnaround
The dispute centers on a tax bill sent from Manchester to West Gardiner for $22.96.
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Man’s body found outside his burning home in China
The blaze at the home on Three Mile Pond was discovered early Sunday by a plow truck driver.
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Slain Maine girl remembered with charity ski race
Youth programs benefit from the Marlee Johnston Alpine Ski Race to Remember.
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St. Mark’s Home in Augusta soon to be listed for sale
Money from the real estate sale will go toward the Home’s mission of helping needy people in the city.
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Family of Richmond man pulled from burning apartment says it’s a miracle he’s alive
The mother of Wade Welner expresses gratitude to the police officers who rescued him.
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Augusta grapples with bedbugs months after discovery at boarding houses
In the latest incident, a bedbug is found inside a recently returned DVD case at the library.