Colonial reenactors, history buffs, kids, and firefighters all in the mix for games, food and festivities Sunday.
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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Blaze destroys Route 17 auto salvage business in Washington
Firefighters from eight communities battle flames late Saturday and early Sunday at Ron’s Auto Sales and Salvage, preventing fire from reaching owner’s house.
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Wall heater catches fire at Augusta duplex
A resident had placed sheets or other materials on the wall heater because she did not think it would be operational in the summer, officials say.
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Paddlers, some four-legged, race on Washington Pond
Casual summertime event brings paddlers and spectators to scenic Washington spot.
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Challenges await ‘new’ directors of Augusta Civic Center, community services
Augusta fills two key leadership positions from within, with councilors confirming appointments of Earl Kingsbury as director of community services and Margaret Noel as director of the Augusta Civic Center.
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Augusta’s July 4 parade prompts street closings
The city’s Fourth of July parade will prompt street closings on Sunday, from State House through downtown and across the Kennebec River to Augusta City Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Indictments made on drug, assault charges in Kennebec County
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week.
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.