The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.
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 may seek partner to create, run homeless shelter
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
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Fire in Augusta feed silo extinguished
Firefighters took a cautious approach due to concerns a large silo at an animal feed company could explode if not handled properly.
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Augusta voters to consider $5.4M loan for roads, civic center
The bond would also pay for a new ambulance, refurbishing a fire truck, and a ventilation system for the public works garage that may be replaced with a new facility.
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Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State’s top court hears appeal of NY man’s Augusta drug conviction
Donte Johnson’s lawyer argues the prosecution’s delays in providing information should result in Johnson’s conviction being overturned and charges dismissed.
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Belfast man found not criminally responsible for killing wife, attacking mother in Readfield
Family members of Margaux Whittemore, whom Samuel Whittemore killed with a fire poker, said he should be sent to prison for the rest of his life, not a hospital.
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Meet your Augusta City Council candidates
Incumbents William Savage and Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomers Wyatt Beaulieu and Joshua Lilley are vying for spots on the council.
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Augusta man found not criminally responsible for shooting his mother
Samuel C. Bell will be placed in the custody of the commissioner of the State Department of Health and Human Services and be hospitalized for mental health treatment.