William Smith, 16, to be tried as 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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Woman indicted on attempted murder charge for allegedly slicing woman’s throat in Augusta
Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed woman’s throat following argument over going to Walmart.
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Windsor Fair goes big on opening day
Giant draft horses, large pumpkins and servings of fried food mark the start of the nine-day run.
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Fort Western re-enactors on the lookout for French, Indian would-be attackers
The encampment continues Sunday at the historic Augusta fort on the Kennebec River.
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Augusta may have to choose — rail service or trails
Merrymeeting Trail proposal could derail the potential future return of passenger train service to Augusta, rail advocates warn.
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Augusta to consider requiring safety plans for parades, other events
The proposal would adopt recommendations made by a national traffic safety group after two motorcyclists were killed during an annual charity ride in Augusta in 2017.
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Augusta man charged in assault allegedly recorded police interview of victim
Robert William Elston, 29, of Augusta, was arrested Saturday night.
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Downtown Augusta’s 2-way traffic returns Monday
Water Street has been one-way since 1945. That’s about to change.
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Wilton man on bail for alleged drug trafficking, arrested again in Readfield
Jeremy W. Anderson was arrested after what police believe to be heroin was found on a female passenger during a traffic stop early Monday morning.
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Wilton man out on bail for alleged drug trafficking is arrested again in Readfield
Jeremy W. Anderson us arrested after what police believe to be heroin was found on a female passenger during a traffic stop early Monday.