Robert Santerre, the driver who struck and killed two women and a baby walking alongside Cony Road in 2021, had appealed his nine-year license suspension to the state Supreme Judicial Court.
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.
Kids and cows strut their stuff in the show ring at Litchfield Fair
The 3-day Litchfield Fair continues Sunday with more agriculture events and showings.
No injuries after armed home invasion reported in Augusta, police say
A Mill Street apartment appears to have been specifically targeted by home invaders, Augusta police said.
Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child
Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.
Driver in crash that killed Madison good Samaritan in Waterville indicted on manslaughter charge
Bradford L. Enos of Atkinson could face up to 30 years in prison after his truck allegedly caused the death of a nurse who had stopped to help a motorist on I-95.
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
Oakland woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in her toddler’s drug-induced death
Ashley Malloy, 22, remains out on bail and is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.
Navy warship named for Maine’s capital to be commissioned in Eastport
Augusta officials will travel Down East to see the ship put into service in September.
Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.