A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week.
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
Authorities rule Somerville death a homicide
Officials say Joel Williams, 48, died as the result of gunshot wounds following an altercation Wednesday.
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Police investigating Somerville death, following altercation
One man was found deceased, police say, while another was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta woman to serve 5 years for sexual exploitation of minor
Jessica Cox, 32, sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison, while Jared Jandreau, 36, awaits trial on nearly identical charges in the case.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Oakland woman indicted on charge she lied to increase benefits from state
Loretta Raymond, 56, reportedly received more than $10,000 in state benefits between 2008 and 2015.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts
Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta equipping pedestrians with flags at some crosswalks, to signal drivers
As part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety in the city, orange flags are being made available for city walkers to wave to get motorists to stop for them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta voters approve proposed new police station Tuesday
Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of borrowing $20.5 million to build a new police station on Willow Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Monmouth land to be protected from development
Conservation easement to protect a 273-acre parcel that includes forest, wetlands, open fields and 3,670 feet of shorefront on Annabessacook Lake from most types of development.
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Police identify Oakland man killed during crash in Augusta Saturday
Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, died when his 2008 Yamaha was involved in a crash with an SUV in Augusta, police say.