Arnold P. Luce, who served as chairman of the Anson Board of Selectmen, resigned from the board 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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Law court rejects 18-year sentence of Massachusetts man convicted of Waterville attempted murder
Maine’s highest court rules judge erred in considering alleged assault of hotel clerk who witnessed incident.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Augusta proposes borrowing $6.1 million for Civic Center, road, building improvements
Augusta voters will to be asked to approve $5.3 million in borrowing in November to pay for citywide infrastructure projects.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man hurt after motorcycle, SUV collide in Winthrop
The Friday morning collision on U.S. Route 202 critically injured the motorcycle rider.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man sentenced to 7 years for shooting woman in neck
Initially charged with attempted murder, Andrew L. Fertig pleaded guilty to lesser charges Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County man indicted in frying pan attack in Augusta
Zebbie D. Thomas Jr., 33, allegedly attacked a sleeping man and was caught days later by police who spun out the vehicle in which he was riding.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gardiner silent film festival to feature canine star from Maine
Dog Day Afternoon: A Celebration of Canine Stars in Silent Film will feature Jean, a collie from Eastport, movies shot in Maine and live music, all hosted by Belgrade film restorer Ed Lorusso.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Augusta council considers boosting pay by as much as double
Stipends for city councilors and the mayor were last increased in 2008.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property
The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta Downtown Alliance director leaving after just over one year
The organization said Jeremy Ashlock is leaving on good terms, and that it is seeking a new leader.