Other area residents were indicted on drug and other charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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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Waterville woman indicted on sexual assault charge
The woman was an authority figure to the 15-year-old victim, a Kennebec County grand jury indictment alleges.
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Augusta plastic bag fee proposal might be sacked
Councilor Linda Conti said she will push the proposal to a vote, even if only to get councilors’ preferences on the record.
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Pay-per-bag proposal, targeting plastic shopping bags, up for discussion in Augusta
City councilors will consider requiring a 5-cents-per-bag charge for plastic bags at some — or all — stores.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Manchester’s Clark Marine focuses on service to boating community
The 60-year-old operation has been named the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s small business of the year.
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Augusta scraps plan, for now, to fine nonresidents who put items into recycling bins meant for residents
Some councilors said the fine could scare some residents away from recycling.
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Federal workers going without pay don’t have to go without food in Augusta area
Maine food banks, pantries, other organizations, are offering free help for workers affected by the government shutdown.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta registered sex offender pleads not guilty to possessing child porn
Robert L. Robinson III previously caused a stir by allegedly taking photos of local girls in public places.
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City councilors considering fine for nonresident use of Augusta’s recycling bins
City residents also could incur a financial penalty if they knowingly drop nonrecyclables into recycling collection points at the public works and landfill sites.
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Abortion foes at Capitol in Augusta urge others to speak for unborn, despite State House power shift
Hands Around the Capitol was mourning the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling, which made abortion legal nationwide.