Kelly Gooldrup will leave Gardiner City Hall to become the city clerk in Augusta, beginning Aug. 17.
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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Masks meant to help protect rescue workers reported stolen from Richmond Fire Department
A box containing masks meant to help protect rescue workers from exposure to the coronavirus went missing from outside the station last week.
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Manchester officials look to end swimming at Outlet Bridge
In response to complaints about overcrowding and inappropriate behavior, town officials are planning changes to discourage use of the popular swimming spot.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Indictments handed up in Waterville drive-by shooting, China chase in which trooper was hit by car
Following months-long delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted several people last week.
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Woman collapses during confrontation at Richmond go-karting track
Altercation between adults was related to a children’s race, according to police and other emergency workers.
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Photo: West Gardiner woman celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
Arlene “Nan” Brann-Brown, recipient of the Boston Post Cane in 2018, celebrates at her house.
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Body of missing swimmer, 70, recovered from Kennebec River in Richmond
John Charles Holmes of Georgetown was swimming with a friend when he was unable to return to their boat, anchored below the Richmond boat landing, according to searchers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Four arrested on drug charges after Augusta search
One Augusta resident and three New York City residents charged with trafficking in cocaine.
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Manchester swimming spot draws crowds, complaints
Families who swim at the site say it can be difficult to find public swimming spots, especially this summer with the coronavirus pandemic prompting some water recreation areas and pools to close.