That’s not good news heading into a holiday weekend when campfires and fireworks are popular.
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, Local & State, News
In Manchester farmhouse, innovators work on guided unmanned parachutes
Wizbe Innovations draws interest and funding from NASA and the Army.
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Posted inLocal & State
Augusta makes changes to bedbug ordinance
If the revision passes, the city would be able to take action when a rental property is infested.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fatal accident on Eastern Avenue in Augusta
Part of the road was closed Tuesday night because of the crash.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta to seek historic designation
The city wants most of its downtown Water Street area on the National Register of Historic Places.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta housing shortage prompts developer forum
In recent years, nearly 500 rental units were lost or deemed at risk of being lost to fire or to safety violations.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Nun attacker’s request to move is rejected
A judge rules against Mark Bechard, who killed two Waterville nuns in 1996, because his treatment team has changed.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Augusta church ready for 150th anniversary
The South Parish Congregational Church was built to endure and its faithful make sure it still shines.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board OKs first reading of drug policy
Since new policies require two readings, this one could get final approval at the next board meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta officials doubt Census estimate is accurate
Figures indicate the city’s population dropped by more than any other Maine city from 2010 to 2015.