Kennebec Valley Community College Student of the Year, Keith Sullivan, of Fairfield urges fellow graduates to make the world a better place, as 429 get diplomas at the Augusta Civic Center.
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 councilor proposes a hunger commission
He says the plan would bring a variety of people together to raise awareness of children going hungry.
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Bangor’s concert facilities draw acts away from Augusta Civic Center
With Alan Jackson leading the way, top music acts may be opting out of the capital city’s venue off I-95.
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Family awaits word from missing trekker
The yoga instructor from Augusta was hiking in Nepal when the deadly quake hit on Saturday.
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State of Maine defends plans to renovate and build own offices
Fearful of losing major tenants, Augusta attacks the state’s analysis showing ownership is cheaper than leasing.
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Expert cites increase in heroin use in Augusta area, statewide
A substance abuse prevention program manager told the Augusta City Council that many addicts are using heroin because they can’t get the drugs they prefer.
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Maine Parents of Murdered Children meet
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Marchese and the families discuss violence prevention.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine state offices may move out of leased private space
The proposal in Gov. LePage’s budget worries commercial property owners in Augusta.
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Portland could take loss from excise tax proposal
Proposed legislation would allow companies to pay excise taxes to the cities and towns where their vehicles are kept.
Posted inAnimals
When it comes to cats and cat shows, temperament is key
Cats slink, play and sometimes run away at NauTICAts cat club show in Augusta.