Justices ruled that Mark I. Gessner, 53, of Waldoboro, ‘had not acknowledged his mental illness or participated meaningfully in treatment’ and therefore was not ready to be released.
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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Work starts in July on Augusta’s Hartford Fire Station
The expansion will more than double the size of the station, which sits prominently on a hill looking down on the city’s downtown.
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Augusta demonstrators urge Collins to reject Senate Republicans’ health care bill
Outside the federal building, local residents talked about their need for health care and their concerns about losing the coverage they have.
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Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta
A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.
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Dresden residents approve switch of ambulance services, from Gardiner to Wiscasset at Town Meeting
Biggest difference between the two services is Wiscasset won’t charge Dresden for residents who use the service but don’t pay, or whose insurance doesn’t pay, the fees.
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Police have interviewed alleged shooter in Chelsea man’s death
Spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety said the alleged shooter is not currently considered a ‘suspect’ because it has not been determined a crime occurred.
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Augusta signs city manager to 3-year contract renewal
William Bridgeo has managed the city for 19 years and plans to stick around for at least three more.
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Fayette residents approve town, school budgets, ban recreational marijuana businesses
The Town Meeting featured debate over whether to seek more from taxpayers, surplus or reserve accounts.
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Up to $1 million approved to build new fire station in Farmingdale
Town voters approved the project even though its planners haven’t picked a site for new station yet.
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Augusta to acquire run-down apartment buildings on State, Bridge streets
City Manager William Bridgeo recommended acquiring both of them to try to improve the properties themselves, as well as the neighborhoods that surround them.