They bring in about $1,100 for the Protectors of Animal Life Society in Winthrop.
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, News
State nears decision on builder of new office building in Augusta
By late December, a contractor could be chosen to raze and replace the former DOT facility.
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Augusta weighs temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses
Like other communities in Maine, it will consider a moratorium to give it time to prepare for legalization.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Augusta’s clergy will help city draft new zoning regulations
Religious leaders will join city councilors in creating a new way to regulate and classify places of worship.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maranacook high school students launch into virtual flight on simulator
With instructors, they also fly remote-control aircraft at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Augusta proposes drug diversion program
The idea is to get addicts caught with possession into treatment instead of the criminal justice system.
Posted inLocal & State
Quarry firms fear closing over tighter rules
The proposed blasting ordinance change is fueled by a dispute with residents of a nearby neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Trump tops Clinton in Maine’s student mock election
The students also vote down a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana.
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Augusta shop owner left store’s trove with his church before he died
Loved ones recall Levi ‘Sonny’ Chavarie as a generous friend and father.
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Augusta board approves rehab facility next to Riverview
The 21-bed group home would be built next to the state psychiatric hospital and would handle mentally ill patients who have committed crimes.