Eric Arbour, 24, of Augusta was driving an SUV that struck and killed motorcyclist Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, last June.
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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Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal
Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver’s license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.
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Augusta Teen Center to move into donated downtown building
Officials say facility at 244 Water St. to offer more room to expand services, help more teens and build community connections.
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As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta looking at options that could leave surrounding users out
Some city councilors want the city to consider keeping its landfill to itself, or at least reduce the amount of regional waste taken in there, which would extend its lifespan but increase cost to taxpayers.
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Augusta man indicted for allegedly assaulting woman, trying to steer her vehicle off road
Christopher M. Good, 56, indicted on several charges as part of indictments handed up by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Augusta PR firm breaks new ground in Maine in seeking to help student-athletes create, market their brand
High school and college student-athletes can benefit from establishing their brand identity and market it in different ways, according to Greg Glynn, founder of Pliable, a new marketing, public relations and broadcasting company.
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Augusta to seek federal funding to address shortage of emergency service workers
Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
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Snow to keep Water Street in downtown Augusta closed to parking
Public Works officials say they expect to haul snow off Water Street late Monday, after which the parking ban would be lifted.
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Winter’s heaviest snowfall so far, wind gusts, blast through central Maine
Cold temperatures, heavy winds and snow kept many area residents inside Saturday, and off roads.
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Temporary shelter for homeless set to move from Waterville to Augusta hotel
An ongoing lack of available affordable housing is making it hard for homeless people to leave what was meant to be a temporary shelter.