Steven Gillespie, 44, was stopped twice by the same state police trooper.
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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State to realign offramp at interstate’s Exit 109B
Construction could begin the last week in April, and traffic will be redirected to nearby Exit 109A.
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Inmate, 64, dies in cell at Kennebec County Jail
The Waterville man, who was charged with criminal trespass, appears to have had a medical problem.
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Augusta council inclined to back rail service study
A rail enthusiast says trains could bring money and development, as well as passengers, to the state capital.
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Augusta rail service proposal back before City Council
Advocates for the return of passenger trains to the capital city say they are prepared to lobby federal officials for money.
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Augusta pair goes cross country, very slowly, in fight against hunger
Eager to learn about programs that work, Dan Emery and Myles Chung visit 48 states in 331 days.
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History gives way to ‘beautiful’ new span
The new $18.6 million Richmond-Dresden Bridge replaces its 84-year-old swing-span predecessor.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce picks new CEO
Ross Cunningham of Lisbon is a medical practice manager and retired Navy officer.
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King William takes homestretch to Hallowell
A portrait of the famous horse is back in the state where it was painted by George H. Bailey in 1873.
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Smashing pumpkins rock school’s science lesson
Newton’s laws of gravity are in bright orange display for Maranacook Community Middle School students.