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.
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, 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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man killed at Winthrop mobile home park was shot
The victim has been identified as Joshua Martin, 30, formerly of Rochester, New York, who was last known to be staying in the Augusta area, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
City of Augusta’s ‘financial genius’ retires
Ralph St. Pierre, the city’s assistant city manager and director of finance and administration, has saved the city millions of dollars over the years, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate reported homicide at Winthrop mobile home
Winthrop police responded to a report of a homicide late Saturday night, on Squire Court, off state Route 133. Police remained at the scene Sunday.
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Volunteers pick up trash on, above and below Kennebec River Rail Trail
Group focuses, Saturday, on cleaning the section of trail from the Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta to Hallowell.
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Man who allegedly dumped 100 living bedbugs at Augusta City Center assigned fifth lawyer
Charles Manning, 77, formerly of Augusta and now of Waterville, was charged by Augusta police in June 2017 with assault and obstructing government administration after he allegedly slammed a cupful of the hard-to-get-rid-of bloodsuckers onto a counter at the General Assistance office.