School officials said no children crossed at five of the 10 sites last year.
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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UMaine Augusta president to leave for California job
Allyson Handley was the first woman president of the University of Maine at Augusta and has been with the university since 2008.
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Richmond library to celebrate overdue reopening
It faced early and recent delays, but the project finally became a true community effort.
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‘American Pickers’ TV show looking at Maine for treasures amid trash
The producers are seeking private collections of clutter that are worthy of picking.
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Maine dogs work like champions
They are judged for breed standards at the Acadia Belgian Shepherd Dog Club’s show in Augusta.
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Four generations make loon count a family occasion
One family in Belgrade spots six adult loons in Great Pond for the Maine Audubon Loon Count.
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Little libraries looking for young readers
The Little Free Libraries, which lend on the honor system, were built by Cony senior Dakota Douglas.
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Augusta faces a week with no mayor if Stokes becomes judge
William Stokes has been nominated by Gov. Paul LePage to serve as a Superior Court justice.
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Augusta Boys & Girls Club rebounding from funds loss
Spurwink Services ended a financial relationship with the club which is hunting new sources of income.
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Augusta merchants seek city help to better downtown safety
Some people who work downtown complain about attacks, drug use, prostitution and generally disturbing behavior.