Kennebec Valley Roller Derby is seeking participants to attend its skate school, starting Oct. 9.
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
Litchfield murder plea agreement could mean prison for teen
Lukas Mironovas, 16, accused of killing his mother, waived his right Wednesday to a court hearing to determine whether he would be prosecuted as a juvenile or adult at the Capital Judicial Center.
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Lisbon man arrested in alleged Litchfield home invasion, attempted robbery
Police are still seeking a second suspect in the incident in which a pair of individuals were at a home to steal marijuana.
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Teen indicted on murder, conspiracy charges in Litchfield death
William Smith, 16, to be tried as adult.
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Woman indicted on attempted murder charge for allegedly slicing woman’s throat in Augusta
Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed woman’s throat following argument over going to Walmart.
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Windsor Fair goes big on opening day
Giant draft horses, large pumpkins and servings of fried food mark the start of the nine-day run.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Fort Western re-enactors on the lookout for French, Indian would-be attackers
The encampment continues Sunday at the historic Augusta fort on the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta may have to choose — rail service or trails
Merrymeeting Trail proposal could derail the potential future return of passenger train service to Augusta, rail advocates warn.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta to consider requiring safety plans for parades, other events
The proposal would adopt recommendations made by a national traffic safety group after two motorcyclists were killed during an annual charity ride in Augusta in 2017.
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Augusta man charged in assault allegedly recorded police interview of victim
Robert William Elston, 29, of Augusta, was arrested Saturday night.