Two teenagers from Belgrade nearly drowned after a Ski-Doo snowmobile broke through the ice in the area of Long Pond in Belgrade, authorities said.
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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Police: Reports of sex offender taking photos under review, but no laws broken
Augusta police said Wednesday that they’re investigating complaints from outraged parents but have found no crimes to have occurred.
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Augusta may look to nix 10-year charter review requirement
The City Council plans to take up a proposal to establish a charter commission at its meeting Thursday.
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At Augusta warming center, community service a focus for MLK Day
Americorps members and local residents sorted donations at the Augusta Community Warming Center as part of a “MLK Jr. Day of Service” on Monday.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber award winner Capital Area Staffing Solutions matches workers with businesses that need them
The firm is being recognized as the chamber’s Small Business of the Year.
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Capitol Police cruiser, with officer inside, damaged by falling ice, snow
The officer, who had just been standing in the spot where the snow fell, escaped injury Thursday night, police said.
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Augusta councilors, school board members acknowledge that work, challenges await
Newly elected city officials took their oaths of office Thursday.
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Augusta may extend Anthony Avenue into fire station driveway for future development
The new fire station, North Station No. 3, is on a portion of a 26-acre parcel owned by the city that could be developed further as part of the Anthony Avenue extension.
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Augusta Food Bank closes after water seeps into new building
The food bank, which moved into the new location on Mount Vernon Avenue last month, planned to reopen for distribution on Tuesday following building repairs.
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After powerful blizzard, central Mainers dig out while bracing for subzero cold
Arctic air is coming up behind the powerful nor’easter that swept across the state on Thursday.