Bird hike in Dresden shows diverse ecosystem that makes the area a globally significant bird habitat.
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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Police seek armed and dangerous suspect in Augusta
Police are searching for Justin Larrabee, who was indicted in 2023 in connection with defacing the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Augusta, after they say he threatened his parents with a gun Friday.
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Investigators probe cause of fire that destroys Winthrop home
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate cause of the blaze, which was reported Friday morning on Yorktown Road.
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Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.
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Manchester fire chief charged with pretending to be law enforcement officer
Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town ‘constable,’ a position that does not exist.
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Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote
Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.
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Lewiston woman charged with murder in death of Litchfield man
The body of Gerald Marin, 90, was discovered in his Litchfield home on May 18.
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Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel
Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
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Benton festival celebrates return of ‘fish that feed all’
Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.