Two motorcycle riders, a New Sharon man and a Jay woman, were not wearing helmets and suffered life-threatening injuries, police say.
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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Pittston approves town office salary increases, revaluation funding
This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittston annual Town Meeting was conducted by secret ballot at the polls Saturday.
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Potential sale of beloved Belgrade Scouting camp falls through
A potential buyer, who planned to allow some use of the Camp Bomazeen property by Scouts, backed out of the deal because they couldn’t get financing for the deal, according to Scouting officials.
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Augusta’s ‘Cony Pride’ building gets reprieve from demolition for now
The city was approached by people expressing interest in acquiring and restoring the old building at former fire station site.
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Augusta firefighters administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Cony High School
Firefighters plan to offer additional clinics in the future, when they can get more vaccine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Waterville man who exposed himself sentenced on firearms charge for possessing flare gun
Nicholas R. Hutchings, 35, was sentenced Friday on a firearms charge and several counts of indecent conduct in three Maine counties.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Connecticut man, who removed ankle bracelet and fled, sentenced to 18 months for Waterville chase
Shelvonn Jones fled Waterville police in August 2020, reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour and swerving toward cruisers, before crashing and being arrested.
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Police: Tractor-trailer carrying wine hits state truck, tips over on Maine Turnpike in Litchfield
One state worker, Michael Robinson, 43, of Litchfield was hit in the leg by flying debris. He was treated at a hospital for an injury officials said was not serious.
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Augusta Fire Department to offer COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at Cony to those 60 or older
Officials say 180 shots are available, and people must preregister for the vaccination clinic, scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the food court at Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive.
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Augusta may tap state resources to reach out to residents with substance use problems
At Thursday night’s meeting, Augusta city councilors met with the state’s Opioid Response Project Manager Rowland Robinson who offered the city the use of the state’s media campaign materials.