A policy of not enforcing some minor traffic infractions, put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, is ending.
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 propane truck crash leads to power shut-off, school closures
The crash occurred early Monday morning, resulting in a temporary road closure as well, officials said.
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Pair airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta
Two motorcycle riders, a New Sharon man and a Jay woman, were not wearing helmets and suffered life-threatening injuries, police say.
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Augusta Fire Department to offer COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at Cony to those 60 or older
Officials say 180 shots are available, and people must preregister for the vaccination clinic, scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the food court at Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive.
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Augusta may tap state resources to reach out to residents with substance use problems
At Thursday night’s meeting, Augusta city councilors met with the state’s Opioid Response Project Manager Rowland Robinson who offered the city the use of the state’s media campaign materials.
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Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop
Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.
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Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction
Wayne Mullens, owner of the front-end loader police believe was used to rip apart Swallowtail Farm and Creamery’s farmstand in Coopers Mills, was arrested Thursday night in Gardiner.
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Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he’d had a longstanding dispute.
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Bail reduced in Augusta child sex assault case
Suspect Adamel D. Rosario Jr. of Lewiston has been in jail, unable to make bail and without being convicted of a crime, for 17 months.
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Residents, officials tell police problems prompting calls for reform in Maine too
Central Maine residents, police chiefs and other officials discuss policing in a wide-ranging virtual town hall session.