Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and towns of Manchester and Windsor, 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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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Landlords say Augusta rental ordinance requiring inspections, annual fee, would raise rents
A rental inspection ordinance proposed by city staff to address safety concerns in rental housing in the city would charge landlords a $100 fee, require inspections and has drawn strong opposition.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Augusta man arrested by FBI agents in alleged $50,000 murder-for-hire scheme
Hyunkook Korsiak, 41, was arrested in New York this week after planning to kill a man in exchange for $50,000.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Mount Vernon man arrested for allegedly threatening woman with knife during robbery of Augusta Walmart
Preston Garrett Caron, 19, allegedly pulled out and opened a pocket knife at Walmart and was charged by police with robbery, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and theft.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Security stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns
Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial
Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2023
Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend
Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl
Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man
In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2023
Waterville man pleads guilty in BB gun shooting, but denies he was the shooter
The man who was hit in the eye by a BB pellet underwent multiple surgeries, officials said.
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