Some city officials are concerned about the potential sale of St. Mark’s site. to a social service organization.
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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Men from Belgrade, Gardiner indicted on sex charges against children
An indictment on two counts of arson against an Augusta man was also handed up.
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Augusta attorney to seek Democratic nomination for Kennebec County probate judge
Joseph O’Donnell looking to fill vacancy created by James E. Mitchell’s death, who was a judge of probate for 37 years.
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Augusta teenager organizes 5K race in late grandmother’s honor
Casey Gallant, 14, was inspired to create event to raise awareness for breast cancer after watching his late grandmother suffer through it.
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Two indicted on attempted murder charges in Augusta Wal-Mart parking lot shooting
No one was shot in the June 26 incident that was described by a judge as similar to ‘an old Western shoot-out.’
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Judge: 20 years in prison may not be enough to protect public from Waterville rapist
Justice Murphy delays sentencing for Mark Halle, who assaulted his 73-year-old neighbor in Waterville on Feb. 7.
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Augusta council to consider adopting new model of city street design
Complete Streets promotes accessibility for all users, but a city administrator says a similar policy is already in use.
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New intersection, Maine National Guard headquarters under construction in Augusta
Nighttime intersection work to start Monday at Civic Center and Darin drives.
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Riverview patient, committed for 1969 rape and killing in Portland, seeks release
Donald Beauchene escaped from what was then the Augusta Mental Health Institute twice, including in 1978 when he made his way to New York where he was arrested and convicted of rape and sodomy.
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Manchester Fire Department marks 70 years with open house Saturday
The department was formed in 1946 and currently has about 15 members, according to Chief Clarence ‘Bug’ Cram.