Authorities said deadly force was used in the Wednesday night incident after a man threatened residents at the Bread of Life Shelter.
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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Maine’s fallen law enforcement officers honored in Augusta
The ceremony at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Tuesday morning, unveiled the latest name to be added to the monument, Maine State Police Detective Benjamin J. Campbell.
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Augusta chooses Portland architecture firm to design new police station
Port City Architecture has designed public safety facilities in Waterville, Sanford, Gorham, Berwick, Yarmouth and Falmouth.
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Augusta man accused of dumping cup of bedbugs at City Hall 4 years ago will soon face a jury trial
Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
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Maine Craft Weekend draws visitors to Gardiner galleries, demonstrations
Artists share ideas and inspiration with one another — and hundreds of onlookers.
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Women stand against Texas abortion law in Belgrade, Waterville
Participants at central Maine events, and hundreds of other events across the country, demonstrate for women’s reproductive rights.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted on charges of sexual assault, threatening with a gun
Recently handed up Kennebec County Grand Jury indictments include alleged sex assaults and threatening charges.
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Augusta Planning Board approves solar development rule changes aimed at aesthetics
Changes meant to address concerns about the appearance of commercial solar farms endorsed by solar project developers
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Recover Out Loud: Augusta concert to raise funds for recovery center
Proposed Augusta Recovery Re-entry Center would provide meeting, training and office space to provide help to people with substance use disorders.
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Architect says Augusta Police station should cost less than budgeted
A leader of Port City Architecture, the firm city staff recommended to design a new police station, says the $20.5 million budgeted for the project is on the high side.