Gage Dalphonse is on trial in Augusta for killing Jean Fournier following a confrontation in 2019.
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 inCops & Courts, Local & State
Shooter on trial for murder was punched before he shot Turner man, according to testimony
Gage Dalphonse, accused of shooting Jean Fournier in the parking lot of Walmart in Auburn in 2019, is on trial for murder in Augusta.
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Auburn Walmart victim shot twice in back after confrontation, autopsy shows
Gage Dalphonse, who shot and killed Jean Fournier in the Auburn Walmart parking lot in 2019, is on trial at the Augusta courthouse for murder.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated
MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members’ vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.
Posted inLocal & State
Years of inaction to redevelop historic Kennebec Arsenal prompts Augusta officials to take initiative with owner
A citizen group worried about ongoing deterioration at the site, asked city officials to take action to get North Carolina developer to finally redevelop the historic riverfront site.
Posted inLocal & State
Police: Monmouth man killed in fog after being struck by car
Kyle Foyt-Bridges, 29, was killed while walking on Main Street early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Augusta care facility
A total of 21 cases, 18 patients and three staff members, were reported in late July at Capitol City Manor, and the Maine Center for Disease Control is still investigating the outbreak.
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Augusta’s First Amendment Museum gets grant funds for exhibition design
Exhibitions are expected to highlight the freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
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Richmond celebrates prosperity, history closely tied to Kennebec River
History buffs anxiously awaiting Richmond bicentennial in 2023 kicked things off Saturday.
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Augusta bans large solar project developments for 180 days
City councilors are concerned about aesthetics as the number of solar developments in the city continues to increase.