Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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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Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
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Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
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Goodwill store in Augusta evacuated after discovery of grenade
A Maine State Police bomb team determined a box that had been donated contained a spent training grenade and fuses for artillery shells.
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Augusta Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K
The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
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After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings
The surprising storm in December 2023 led officials to reassess when warnings are triggered.
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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Camp Bomazeen sale must benefit central Maine Boy Scouts, court says
The court’s decision, issued Tuesday, leaves the future of camp on Great Pond in Belgrade in doubt.
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Maine welcomes New Year’s Day babies
Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and Bangor hospitals report their first deliveries of 2025.
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Augusta’s ARTs House to help homeless veterans in recovery
The new facility from Bread of Life Ministries is to provide housing and connections to services at an eight-bed residence at 147 Riverside Drive.