A judge says a 20-year sentence proposed in a plea deal for Mark D. Halle might not be enough to protect the public.
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Woman’s killer seeks release from Riverview
But mental health professionals testify they don’t believe that Donald Beauchene should be discharged.
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Posted inMaine, News
Legislators seek answers on proposed forensic unit in Augusta
State officials say they’ve provided information about the facility for criminal patients, but Augusta officials say few details have been revealed.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta planners will hear proposal for rehab facility next to Riverview
The plan is part of an effort by the state to regain federal certification for Riverview and the $20 million annual federal funding that comes with it.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta cleans up Cony Street yard; owners object
The city got a court order for removing debris, but the family says what the contractor scooped up was valuable.
Posted inMaine, News
Bedbugs discovered in Augusta community center
A bedbug detecting dog makes the find in space used by the Augusta Boys and Girls Club for Teens.
Posted inMaine, News
State officials seek developer to buy former DOT maintenance garage
The developer would be required to tear it down and replace it with an 89,000-square-foot office building for state workers.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta City Council puts $6 million fire station bond on ballot
Residents will vote on the borrowing plan in a November referendum, and officials say TIF revenues will cover most of the debt payments.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Hundreds at rally in Augusta call for Gov. LePage to resign or get help
One protester, responding to his racially charged and threatening statements in the last week, says, ‘As our governor, you’ve irrevocably broken the compact between us. You must leave.’
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Trust hopes land donations lead to preserve in Gardiner
The Kennebec Land Trust wants to parlay 29 acres into an 82-acre conservation area.