Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who was found dead on the side of Old Belgrade Road.
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 councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year
Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.
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Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
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New York man sentenced to two years in prison after drugs, guns, cash seized from camper in Augusta
An Augusta woman was also charged and sentenced in the case involving a police raid of a camper on Blair Road.
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Augusta woman killed in head-on collision with farm truck in Winthrop
Katherine Spiller, 35, died at the scene of the crash on U.S. Route 202, police said.
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Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine
When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups — and two humpback whale skeletons.
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Topsham foreman rolls massive train into and out of state museum, 37 years apart
Todd Belaire of The Cote Corp. of Auburn returned this week to the Maine State Museum in Augusta to undo work he had done in 1986.
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Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that’s the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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Augusta gets nearly $2.5 million in grant funds to hire 8 firefighters
The city has lowered the minimum requirements to be hired as a firefighter and agreed to pay for paramedic training in hopes of attracting more workers.