Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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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PublishedNovember 16, 2021
Human remains found by hunter in Augusta area, authorities say
Police are investigating the origin of the skeletal remains that were discovered this past weekend.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2021
Armed robbery suspect sought by police in Gardiner
A Big Apple store clerk was robbed at gunpoint last week, according to authorities.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2021
Friends gather by river in Augusta to honor memory of man shot by police in armed confrontation
Dustin J. Paradis, who had Asperger’s syndrome, was remembered by friends at the Wednesday gathering as sweet, giving and helpful.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2021
Augusta Halloween-themed store evacuated, forced to close on holiday over strange electrical problem
Spirit Halloween, a chain store offering costumes and other Halloween related items, had to close its Augusta store the day of Halloween as firefighters investigated the building.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2021
Winthrop man indicted on charges he shook, severely injured 4-month-old baby
Officials say the baby has been at least partially blinded and is severely brain damaged after Camren L. Breton allegedly shook him.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2021
Pittston man indicted on charges he stalked, threatened Kennebec County sheriff, other police through Facebook
Indicted last week on two counts of stalking, Nicholas J. Worthing, 33, was arrested previously and pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2018.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Truck hauling 50 beehives crashes in Gardiner, police say
Authorities charged a Farmingdale man with operating under the influence after his car crossed the centerline and hit the commercial vehicle carrying bees.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Woman reportedly robs Big Apple store in Augusta, police say
Officials say female suspect escapes with an undisclosed amount of money early Monday after robbing a convenience store at 36 Stone St.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed
Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2021
Jury deliberates verdict in case of man charged in sexual assault of child in Augusta
Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
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