William Smith, 16, to be tried as adult.
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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Woman indicted on attempted murder charge for allegedly slicing woman’s throat in Augusta
Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed woman’s throat following argument over going to Walmart.
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Windsor Fair goes big on opening day
Giant draft horses, large pumpkins, large servings of fried food featured on the fairgrounds Sunday as the annual fair starts a nine-day run.
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Fort Western reenactors on the lookout for French, Indian would-be attackers
French and Indian War encampment expected to continue Sunday at the historic Augusta fort on the Kennebec River.
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Augusta may have to choose — rail service or trails
Merrymeeting Trail proposal could derail the potential future return of passenger train service to Augusta, rail advocates warn.
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West Gardiner man found guilty of sexual contact with teen
A Kennebec County jury deliberated for several hours on Thursday and Friday before reaching a verdict.
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Augusta woman found guilty in knife attack
Kiana D. Green was charged with aggravated assault following a 2018 confrontation in which she wielded a knife and her ex-boyfriend was cut on his hand.
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Augusta to consider requiring safety plans for parades, other events
The proposal would adopt recommendations made by a national traffic safety group after two motorcyclists were killed during an annual charity ride in Augusta in 2017.
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Augusta’s Water Street opens to two-way traffic
For the first time in 75 years, motorists can travel both ways along the downtown roadway.
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Augusta man charged in assault allegedly recorded police interview of victim
Robert William Elston, 29, of Augusta, was arrested Saturday night.