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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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Kennebec Journal police log September 23
IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, at 9:17 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Western Avenue. 9:18 a.m., criminal trespass was reported on Western Avenue. 11:06 a.m., harassment was reported on Western Avenue. 2:51 p.m., shoplifting was reported on Civic Center Drive. 4:30 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Stephen King Drive. 5:18 p.m., intoxicated people were reported […]
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Roller derby an aggressive, empowering and growing sport for Maine women
Kennebec Valley Roller Derby is reaching out to to women across the region to form a new league.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2019
Augusta councilors award city’s first-ever licenses to medical marijuana businesses
Three medical marijuana retail stores to open, two on Western Avenue, one on Bangor Street, after councilors unanimously approve their licenses.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2019
Connecticut man pleads not guilty to 12 counts of drug trafficking in Augusta
James Fulton, 37, indicted for allegedly selling Fentanyl, cocaine and heroin to confidential informant.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2019
Litchfield murder plea agreement could mean prison for teen
Lukas Mironovas, 16, accused of killing his mother, waived his right Wednesday to a court hearing to determine whether he would be prosecuted as a juvenile or adult at the Capital Judicial Center.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2019
Augusta Council to consider city’s first ever medical marijuana retail store licenses
City officials believe there are more medical marijuana businesses operating in Augusta than the three that have applied for licenses.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Augusta’s last remaining Rite Aid to close
The Hospital Street store and pharmacy that’s closing at the end of the month is within easy walking distance to an apartment complex and long-term care facility on Glenridge Drive and the state’s east side office complex.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Augusta residents say city officials ignore their concerns about speeding traffic
City officials, however, say data shows motorists aren’t actually speeding on Maple Street.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Augusta to seek new owner for Cony Pride building
The former fire station was used by Cony High School for student activities and storage for decades but needs major structural repair and has been vacant for many years.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
Augusta man pleads guilty to arson for destroying friend’s car in Hallowell
Ryan R. Tondreau set car ablaze after argument with longtime friend in the early morning hours March 2.
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