Spridal Hubiak, 21, who is charged in the death of Angela Bragg, 52, of Waterville, on Dec. 27, 2023, is seen in video footage stabbing the victim, according to a police affidavit.
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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Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
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Augusta moving ahead with plan to raise Front Street parking lot to cut down on the number of times it floods
Some $4 million in federal spending to fund the Front Street resiliency project, aiming to protect the downtown area from destructive flood waters.
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Downtown Augusta business owners say the area needs more police patrols
City councilors agreed and said the city must crack down on illegal activities before the downtown that many have worked hard the last several years to revitalize will gain a reputation as being unsafe.
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Skowhegan man who crashed through Augusta State Airport gate sentenced
Corey Adams was sentenced to pay more than $18,000 in restitution for damage to airport gate, police cruiser window he damaged at the time of his arrest December 2022 arrest.
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New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
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Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
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Proposed Augusta homeless shelter spurs debate, heads to Planning Board
Some Augusta business owners fear a proposed new 40-bed homeless shelter would worsen problems they’ve seen with people who are homeless, while advocates say it would help.
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Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Daniel Ross, 31, of West Gardiner, to serve three years behind bars, pleading guilty to four charges but having 12 charges dropped, in plea deal.
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Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.