The city fears negative consequences if agencies are relocated to the new site from existing leased space, particularly Key Plaza in the heart of downtown.
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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Three firms submit bids to develop state office building
The state is seeking a 225,000-square-foot building that is within 1 mile of the State House and has space for 1,400 employees.
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Augusta library rehab brings old to new
With expansion ahead of schedule, the Lithgow Public Library could be open by summer.
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Artists from Maine, Ecuador collaborate on UMA exhibit
The bilingual exhibit will be on display at the Danforth Gallery on the Augusta campus through Feb. 19.
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Augusta couple, who lived where man was found dead, arrested on warrants
Zina Fritze and Michael McQuade in November had been living in an apartment where the body of a local man was found.
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Gannett family dedicating museum to First Amendment
It will occupy the former home of the late freedom of speech defender and newspaper owner.
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Augusta seeks uses for Howard Hill
After Gov. LePage held up funding, the city will soon take over the property and open it to recreational uses.
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Augusta vigil remembers two shooting victims who were loved and would ‘help anybody’
Friends and relatives tell the gathering of more than 100 supporters that Eric Williams, 35, was ‘big-hearted’ and Bonnie Royer, 26, was a ‘fantastic’ mother.
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Augusta Community Warming Center relocates to St. Mark’s Parish Hall
The place of refuge for anyone who needs it joins the location of other ministries at the Pleasant Street church.
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Augusta school funding gap could lead to higher tax bills
Local taxpayers contribute $787,000 less than a state formula indicates is their share of the school budget.