Keith Edwards

Kennebec Journal

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.

Latest

Published
August 14, 2019

Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board

Three medical marijuana stores received conditional use approvals from the board, but still must show compliance with new city licensing requirements.
Published
August 12, 2019

Wilton man on bail for alleged drug trafficking, arrested again in Readfield

Jeremy W. Anderson was arrested after what police believe to be heroin was found on a female passenger during a traffic stop early Monday morning.
Published
August 12, 2019

Wilton man out on bail for alleged drug trafficking is arrested again in Readfield

Jeremy W. Anderson us arrested after what police believe to be heroin was found on a female passenger during a traffic stop early Monday.
Published
August 7, 2019

Augusta council to discuss going after unpaid ambulance bills

In a typical year, about $250,000 in unpaid ambulance bills go uncollected.
Published
August 6, 2019

Gardiner woman pleads guilty to threatening man with knife

The felony charge will be dismissed if Lindsay Merrill, 37, complies with a plea agreement.
Published
August 5, 2019

Hallowell police subdue man accused of holding woman against her will

Nicholas W. Honas, 38, of Hallowell was arrested after a woman asked restaurant workers to contact police.
Published
August 4, 2019

United Way leader retiring after 30 years helping central Mainers

Rob Gordon, in his 33 years leading the United Way of Kennebec Valley, helped double the number of organizations it helps fund.
Published
August 2, 2019

Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center offering firefighter training for high schoolers

Students who complete the program will be able to volunteer with local departments, at a time when ranks are dwindling and the average age of firefighters is climbing.
Published
August 1, 2019

Augusta to require licenses, tighten regulations for home-based businesses

Ordinance changes approved by councilors Thursday will ban any new home-based auto repair businesses but grandfather existing such shops to allow them for as long as their current operators continue.
Published
July 31, 2019

New Augusta police station proposal delayed due to depleted City Council

City officials hoped to send a proposal to borrow funds to build a new police station to voters in November, but those plans are now on hold.