Kenneth D. Marquis, 61, was found guilty of unlawful sexual contact Wednesday.
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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Litchfield man indicted on kidnapping, domestic violence charges in wake of August manhunt
A Kennebec County Grand Jury also indicted a 16-year-old boy on murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges related to the 2018 killing of his mother, also in Litchfield.
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As work piles up at Augusta landfill, officials to consider hiring new director
A position overseeing operations at Hatch Hill landfill has been vacant since the former administrator was promoted to public works director in 2011.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Former worker at Fairfield school for at-risk youths sentenced for sexually assaulting student, 15
Tia Rousseau, 31, sexually assaulted a then-15-year-old at a Waterville hotel while authorities searched for the student missing from the Good Will-Hinckley school.
Posted inMaine Crime, Uncategorized
Kennebec Journal police log September 23
IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, at 9:17 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Western Avenue. 9:18 a.m., criminal trespass was reported on Western Avenue. 11:06 a.m., harassment was reported on Western Avenue. 2:51 p.m., shoplifting was reported on Civic Center Drive. 4:30 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Stephen King Drive. 5:18 p.m., intoxicated people were reported […]
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Roller derby an aggressive, empowering and growing sport for Maine women
Kennebec Valley Roller Derby is reaching out to to women across the region to form a new league.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta councilors award city’s first-ever licenses to medical marijuana businesses
Three medical marijuana retail stores to open, two on Western Avenue, one on Bangor Street, after councilors unanimously approve their licenses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Connecticut man pleads not guilty to 12 counts of drug trafficking in Augusta
James Fulton, 37, indicted for allegedly selling Fentanyl, cocaine and heroin to confidential informant.
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Litchfield murder plea agreement could mean prison for teen
Lukas Mironovas, 16, accused of killing his mother, waived his right Wednesday to a court hearing to determine whether he would be prosecuted as a juvenile or adult at the Capital Judicial Center.
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Augusta Council to consider city’s first ever medical marijuana retail store licenses
City officials believe there are more medical marijuana businesses operating in Augusta than the three that have applied for licenses.