The developer would be required to tear it down and replace it with an 89,000-square-foot office building for state workers.
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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Augusta City Council puts $6 million fire station bond on ballot
Residents will vote on the borrowing plan in a November referendum, and officials say TIF revenues will cover most of the debt payments.
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Hundreds at rally in Augusta call for Gov. LePage to resign or get help
One protester, responding to his racially charged and threatening statements in the last week, says, ‘As our governor, you’ve irrevocably broken the compact between us. You must leave.’
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Trust hopes land donations lead to preserve in Gardiner
The Kennebec Land Trust wants to parlay 29 acres into an 82-acre conservation area.
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Maine’s rivers not running dry, but some at historic lows
Though recent rains have brought relief, many docks remain grounded and many fish remain stressed.
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Historic status won’t save Augusta building
A 90-day waiting period having passed, the church that owns the structure can proceed with demolition.
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Augusta gives historic Arsenal property a cut
The state agrees to have a contractor mow the site again next month and maintain it through October of next year, for $500 each time.
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Augusta library plans reopening celebration
Its $11 million renovation and expansion complete, Lithgow Library hosts an open house Saturday.
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Portable stage would replace old gazebo at Augusta park
The project is among items in the city’s proposed $2.9 million capital improvement plan for next year.
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Kids tell Mom where to go in Monmouth Fair contest
Gee, haw! Horseplay could be the name of the game in the new Backseat Driver pull.