Police say Benjamin Hackbarth threatened a motorist with a gun in Prospect, was stopped again in Searsmont and arrested in Hallowell.
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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Augusta officials, residents complain city gets more than its share of sex offenders
Working relationships between corrections officials and landlords who are willing to rent to registered offenders are at heart of the issue.
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Ground broken in Augusta for Maine Murder Victims Memorial
The monument aims to preserve the memories of loved ones and help to bring peace to families.
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Augusta’s Western Avenue roadwork to begin
The reconstruction of the heavily traveled stretch will affect an average 23,000 motorists daily.
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Giant pumpkins tip the scales at Windsor Fair
Giant squash, lumberjack contests and harness racing can be found at the 125th annual Windsor Fair, running through Labor Day.
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Central Maine towns shake, rattle in 2.6-magnitude quake
Cows run for cover, people are shaken awake and dispatchers field calls from curious residents, but no damage is reported.
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Project encroaches on Augusta cemetery, vet says
Maine’s Army National Guard defends the planned location of its new headquarters.
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Hermit told police he had stolen belt, jeans
Those items resulted in two more burglary and theft charges filed against Christopher Knight.
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Central Mainers grateful for safety after Boston Marathon explosions
Central Maine residents near the scene of Monday’s Boston Marathon explosions, and their family members, say they’re safe and grateful for that safety.
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Maine mayors press for $85 million bond
The leaders of 12 cities propose a major state investment in education, jobs, roads, rail and water.