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 1, 2023

Police say public is not at risk after man killed in Augusta

A neighbor said it’s hard not to worry after a 34-year-old man was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road.
Published
July 31, 2023

Augusta police investigate spray-painted swastikas, racial slurs at Mill Park as possible hate crime

City police are investigating the vandalism, which is believed to have occurred overnight July 26 into July 27, as a felony-level offense causing more than $2,000 in damage.
Published
July 31, 2023

Death of Augusta man found on side of road investigated as homicide

Tyler Robinson, 34, was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road in Augusta.
Published
July 28, 2023

Augusta to ramp up police presence downtown after merchants say uptick in crime is causing fear

Officers to be paid overtime to patrol the Water Street area while city councilors weigh whether to fund a new full-time position.
Published
July 25, 2023

Former nurse who allegedly held down patient at Waterville facility and failed to give medication sees felony-level charges dropped

The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died two days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the decision does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.
Published
July 18, 2023

Winslow man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child

Nicholas Eldredge, 29, of Winslow, pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual assault Tuesday.
Published
July 17, 2023

Readfield man who feuded with town for nearly a decade dies in single-car crash

Robert Bittar, 82, was killed days after withdrawing his latest lawsuit against the town.
Published
July 16, 2023

Augusta plan would seek up to $30 million for Western Avenue makeover

Officials are looking to spend up to $100,000 in city funds to form a plan to transform the busy, commercialized road.
Published
July 16, 2023

Big Apple robbed again in Augusta

Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
Published
July 15, 2023

Old Hallowell Day brings together many tastes

Annual celebration fills downtown with revelers.