City Manager William Bridgeo said the city previously has sold such seized guns to licensed gun dealers who bid on the firearms.
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 council approves ordinance requiring owners to register abandoned, vacant buildings
The measure is designed to increase accountability for properties that may pose hazards or drag down surrounding property values.
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Augusta quarry pit neighbors say blasting damaged homes
Two residents say the May blast that sparked the city to file a lawsuit caused cracks in floors, walls and ceilings of their homes.
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Howard Hill purchase moving ahead despite lack of bond money
Augusta and Kennebec Land Trust officials plan to proceed with the acquisition of 164 acres near the State House.
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Memorial to deceased AMHI patients to be dedicated Friday
A granite monument in Augusta’s Cony Cemetery will remind that every life merits dignity.
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Augusta officials delay action on proposed historic district
A community forum is being planned to present information and allow for public comment.
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Hallowell hires new city manager
Stefan Pakulski, former town manager of Readfield, will start Monday.
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Augusta files lawsuit over McGee Construction blast
The city’s lawsuit alleges the blast was too large and exceeded standards of the Augusta Blasting Ordinance, but McGee’s attorney says the company didn’t violate the city ordinance.
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Windsor Fair for the birds – and livestock, music, more
Animals and agriculture are among the attractions for the annual fair that began Sunday and runs through Labor Day.
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UMA has 23 new students using certificates for free tuition
Under the ‘Pay it Forward’ program, each member of last year’s graduating class was given the chance to distribute a certificate that could be used by a new student to pay for three college credits.