As the manhunt for Robert Card continues, questions about the kind of gun he allegedly used in Maine’s deadliest attack, and how he got it, remain unanswered.
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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Landlords lash out at proposed Augusta rental inspection program
The ordinance would require annual inspections and fees for rental units as part of a proposal meant to ensure tenants have safe living conditions.
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Waterville man indicted on 9 charges after drug-fueled joyride in stolen heating oil truck
Court records reveal new details about the police chase of Paul M. Hatch III through Cumberland, Androscoggin and Kennebec counties in September.
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Mistrial declared after jury cannot reach verdict in Augusta man’s child sexual abuse trial
Jurors could not agree on whether or not Jonathan M. Michaud, 30, was guilty of two counts of unlawful sexual contact.
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Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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Augusta sues police equipment suppliers for allegedly inflating prices of Tasers, body cameras
The city is the lead petitioner in a national class action lawsuit against Axon Enterprise Inc. and Safariland LLC, which was filed last week in federal court in New Jersey.
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Unity man faces charges after crash that killed one, injured one in Albion
Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
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Strange brews, games provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider and wine joined beer at the annual festival Saturday.
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Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.