Thomas Lowrie, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing Charles Bellows in 2024, was scheduled to go on trial later this week.
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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Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations
Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.
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In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
What to know about Maine courts going digital in central Maine
Here are 5 takeaways as Maine courts in Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan transition from paper to electronic filing.
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Shelter from the coming cold offered to Augusta, Waterville homeless
Dangerously cold temperatures could threaten the lives of people living outside this weekend.
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Waterville man sentenced on charges tied to fire that displaced 5 tenants
Initial charges of arson and attempted murder dismissed, in exchange for guilty pleas on lesser charges.
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Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated by those he inspired in Waterville
Stan Davis, of Wayne, described how going to Selma, Alabama, to take part in marches to demand civil rights changed him forever.
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New Mainers plan Waterville dinner despite ICE concerns
Organizers of a dinner meant to bring immigrants together with their neighbors are monitoring reports of stepped up immigration enforcement in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case
Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.
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Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally
Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.