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.

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Published
July 21, 2019

Kennebec Journal July 21 police log

Augusta area police reports for July 21, 2019.
Published
July 21, 2019

Augusta police seek Walgreens robbery suspect

A white male entered the store around 10 p.m. Saturday and threatened the use of a weapon, police said.
Published
July 20, 2019

Hot time, cool treats, at Old Hallowell Day

Annual event attracts residents past and present, and visitors, to celebrate in the small city.
Published
July 20, 2019

Suspects sought in Farmingdale armed robbery

Police say the occupants of a Northern Avenue home were beaten Wednesday morning and threatened with a knife and a gun.
Published
July 19, 2019

Man with felony convictions charged with drug trafficking after Gardiner search

Another occupant of the apartment told police Kevin Soto was selling cocaine and heroin.
Published
July 18, 2019

Augusta city councilor resigning effective end of July

At-large Councilor Corey Wilson has submitted his resignation because he and his family are moving out of the city.
Published
July 15, 2019

Pittston trash hauler says Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill fees are unfair

City officials acknowledge they give Riverside Disposal, a major area trash hauler, a discount on tipping fees based upon volume, to keep trash, revenues coming in.
Published
July 12, 2019

Man who shot, killed Palmyra boy asks to perform at venues serving alcohol

Experts have warned against allowing Todd Curry to make appearances at places where alcohol is consumed.
Published
July 11, 2019

Report advocates more visible sidewalks in Augusta after increase in pedestrian fatalities

A Maine Department of Transportation study, in response to increase in pedestrian deaths on Maine roads, recommends changes to increase visibility of pedestrian crossings.
Published
July 9, 2019

Augusta might sack ordinance requiring plastic bag fees

With the recent passage of a statewide ban on plastic bags in Maine stores, city officials might scrap a proposal to require local stores to charge a fee for their use.