Daniel Cooley apologized for the crime, especially to a store clerk, citing drug abuse as a driving factor for his behavior.
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 inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta using election grant money to extend hours, create promotional videos, hire poll workers
Augusta City Center and Cony High School, two of the city’s four polling places, will be closed to all nonelection business on Nov. 3.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta woman charged in Water Street stabbing, police say
Cassidy R. Robichaud, 19, was charged with elevated aggravated assault early Thursday morning, according to city police.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Republican incumbent Pouliot challenged by Democrat Hess in state Senate District 15 race
Two Augusta residents, one a real estate developer and the other a public health professional, are vying for the state Senate seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man pleads guilty to lesser charges in Mount Vernon child sexual assault case
If Anthony J. Mecham, initially charged with felony counts of gross sexual assault and visual sexual aggression against a child, complies with the terms of the agreement he may end up with lone charge of unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Sidney man seeks to have key digital evidence thrown out in retrial of child sexual assault charges
Eric Bard was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison for gross sexual assault but had that conviction overturned by the state’s highest court, and is now disputing that authorities had proper consent to obtain evidence from his family home.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Veteran legislator faces challenge from political newcomer in Augusta House District 85
Democrat state Rep. Donna Doore and challenger Bill Clardy are seeking a spot in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Turner challenges Fecteau in House District 86
Incumbent Republican Justin Fecteau, a teacher and Augusta business owner, is being challenged for his seat by developer Adam Turner, a Democrat.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta receives surprise election money to help with voting in pandemic
A nonprofit group texted Augusta’s mayor and offered money to help with the November election, and then said it’s sending a nearly $210,000 check.
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Augusta makes up to $300,000 in city funding available to help Colonial Theater rebirth
Theater officials, who said fundraising has been stymied by the coronavirus pandemic, sought release of city money to match grants.