Raegan LaRochelle, an Augusta city councilor and business owner, and James Orr, an Army veteran and volunteer, are competing to represent District 86.
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Truck hauling 50 beehives crashes in Gardiner, police say
Authorities charged a Farmingdale man with operating under the influence after his car crossed the centerline and hit the commercial vehicle carrying bees.
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Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Race for Augusta mayor pits former longtime councilor against current at-large councilor
Mark O’Brien and Marci Alexander are vying to become Augusta’s next mayor and replace David Rollins, who is not seeking reelection.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Augusta City Council draws 5 candidates among 2 contested races in upcoming election
Voters will decide a two-way race, pitting incumbent Kevin Judkins versus newcomer Alyssa Wingate, for Ward 2 council, while three candidates, who each would be new to the council, are vying for one at-large spot.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta council to vote on appointing city’s first female manager
Susan Robertson, 62, has served as the city’s acting manager since September, after longtime City Manager William Bridgeo retired.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Woman reportedly robs Big Apple store in Augusta, police say
Officials say female suspect escapes with an undisclosed amount of money early Monday after robbing a convenience store at 36 Stone St.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta approves rules to shield new solar projects from public view
New city rules require solar developments be less visible by requiring fencing, plantings or other methods. The changes are in response to concerns that existing solar projects are not aesthetically pleasing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed
Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News
Jury deliberates verdict in case of man charged in sexual assault of child in Augusta
Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Mother of autistic man killed by Augusta police says he was not a threat
Witness says Dustin J. Paradis, 34, was holding a knife, but stepped back from police and was not a threat to anyone but himself.