The Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate cause of the blaze, which was reported Friday morning on Yorktown Road.
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.
Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.
Augusta hires away Waterville assistant city manager
William Post, 53, has worked in municipal and county government for 28 years, including as a municipal manager in Bowdoinham, Rockport and Waldoboro, and as a county administrator for Sagadahoc and Knox counties.
New Augusta group to make plan to help homeless, better coordinate city resources
A facilitator hopes to have strategic plan in about seven months to more efficiently and effectively help homeless people in the Augusta area.
Manchester fire chief charged with pretending to be law enforcement officer
Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town ‘constable,’ a position that does not exist.
Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home
The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.
Augusta senior housing project with 34 units moves closer to construction
The $11.3 million project was recently awarded Community Development Block Grant funds and won approval of MaineHousing.
New York man hit with stun gun, arrested in Hallowell
Man was allegedly swinging a baseball bat at windows, signs, and was aggressive toward responding police.
Augusta to use opiate settlement funds to pay for mental health worker on police calls
The worker would be hired by the city in the hopes of connecting people with substance use disorder with help.