The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
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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Court weighs if teen accused of Chelsea double homicide should be tried as adult
The 17-year-old is charged with murder in the deaths of Christopher Hunnewell and Ty Carter Hunnewell in June 2025.
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Birds nesting in harm’s way, or in your way? Here’s some tips.
It’s illegal to move a wild bird nest with eggs in it, even on your property, so experts advise prevention and patience.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine flood risk eases, but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
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Maple sugaring 101: From tree to tap to table
The sweet tradition of turning sap into syrup can be as easy or as complicated as you like.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. killed in Maryland
Fuller, 87, had lived in Winthrop when he and his wife contributed to a range of civic projects in Augusta.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man shot, killed by police in Skowhegan
Officer shot a New York man who allegedly fired a gun, pointed it toward police.
Posted inMaine, News
Pond hockey tournament rekindles youthful memories, benefits Waterville area youth
The 14th Maine Pond Hockey Classic benefits the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville.
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Albion driver pleads guilty in deaths of twin toddlers
Benjamin Lancaster will serve 15 years in prison for striking twin 2 1/2 year-old boys while their mother was pushing them in a stroller and then leaving the scene.
Posted inMaine, News
In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.