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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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Augusta man sentenced to 11 years on federal drug trafficking charges
Ray C. Mack Jr., 30, also faces charges from local police that he sexually assaulted a woman and threatened to kill her.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Augusta Planning Board approves $36 million expansion of MaineGeneral cancer center
The expansion to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care would nearly double the number of exam rooms to accommodate a growing need.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Man arrested after allegedly selling fentanyl to informant from Oakland garage
Brian Ouellette, 52, faces a felony aggravated trafficking charge after allegedly selling $500 worth of the synthetic opioid.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
MaineGeneral Health seeks to expand Augusta cancer center, with $36 million project up for review
Officials said the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is seeing many more patients than anticipated when it was built, and demand for services is projected to continue increasing.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences
Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Waterville man pleads not guilty to charges he fired gun at Colby party
Andrew Gifford, 24, is accused of firing a handgun in a crowded hallway of an apartment building at the Waterville college.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Augusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments
Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Somerville voters to consider budget with 9% tax hike, whether to sue over road project
The Somerville annual Town Meeting is Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the Somerville School.
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