Officials say the coronavirus pandemic has left more people isolated who have turned to increasingly dangerous opiates.
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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Augusta approves mobile home in zoning district where they are banned
Some officials said the city ought to reconsider its practice of treating mobile homes differently than those built on site.
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Maine courts handcuffed as coronavirus pandemic continues
Virtual hearings are taking the place of most in-person court appearances to lessen the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, but lawyers say there is no substitute for in-person jury trials.
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New school board, City Council members take oaths in Augusta
Amanda Olson was sworn in as the new chairperson of the Augusta Board of Education.
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Boy accidentally shoots himself in hand with pistol in Pittston
A two-shot Derringer pistol was in his grandfather’s coat pocket, police say, when he attempted to use it and it fired Tuesday.
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Former China man’s request to see kids denied while on bail for alleged sex offenses
Jared D. Jandreau and Jessica E. Cox were indicted last year on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful sexual contact.
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Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
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Augusta child care to remain closed another week
Officials are concerned there could be another spike in COVID-19 cases due to families getting together for holidays.
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Kennebec River floods banks following Christmas storm
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, see waters rise due to rain, melting snow following storm.