David F. Dineen, 59, was charged following a Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged elder abuse.
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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Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage
Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay while doing the public’s business in Augusta.
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Two arrested after drugs seized from Augusta apartment
A New York Man and an Augusta woman were charged following a search of a Drew Street apartment.
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Waterville man sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
Maxwell A. Davidson, 24, pleaded guilty to a Class B charge of unlawful sexual contact in a plea bargain that dismissed two counts of the more serious charge of gross sexual assault. He also pleaded guilty to furnishing liquor to a minor.
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Augusta councilors ponder a spot for homeless people to camp as overnight shelter prepares to close
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
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Homeless in Maine: A new policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help
Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.
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Pittston man accused of stalking county sheriff, state trooper over Facebook, rejected in bid to move trial
The lawyer for Nicholas J. Worthing sought to have his trial moved out of Kennebec County out of concern judges there could have relationships with law enforcement officers allegedly stalked by Worthing.
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Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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Monmouth man sentenced on child porn charges
Jeffrey B. Matthews is to serve two years in prison after police found explicit images in his possession.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Nearly $1,200 worth of pre-rolled marijuana joints stolen from Winthrop shop
Earth Keeper Cannabis was one of five businesses reportedly burglarized early Monday morning.