Diego Martinez, 34, of Massachusetts, who eluded police for five weeks last year and avoided arrest after high-speed chases, pleaded guilty to numerous charges.
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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Windsor voters approve $2.09 million budget, new ambulance funding at annual Town Meeting
Voters approve all articles put before them without opposition.
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Augusta officials seek to maximize housing on current police station site
Augusta Housing Authority officials said it may not be feasible to acquire the building at the previously discussed price of $650,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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Four seek 2 spots on Windsor Select Board
Following the election, residents will consider a $2.09 million municipal budget at the annual Windsor Town Meeting.
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Contentious budget negotiations lead to $80 million Augusta budget with 4.7% tax hike
Councilors who voted against the budget said more cuts should have been made and also raised alarms about the accuracy of the school spending plan.
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Augusta councilors adopt new policy allowing crosswalks to be painted for Pride Month
Cony student tells city councilors LGBTQ+ youth need to know Augusta supports them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta budget correction would avoid more school cuts, keep city tax increase at 4.7%
Nearly $80 million of the Augusta city and school budget goes to city councilors for approval next week.
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‘Only logical conclusion’ or ‘no evidence’? Closing arguments delivered in Waterville murder trial
The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
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New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.