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
February 15, 2019

Augusta drug trafficking nets man one year in prison

Gerard Cormier was sentenced on cocaine trafficking and possession charges, but a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person was dismissed.
Published
February 14, 2019

Augusta medical marijuana rules would ban caregivers from residential zones

The city’s proposed rules would allow only medical marijuana sales, with no recreational sales permitted anywhere in the city.
Published
February 13, 2019

Controversial counseling office proposal on hold after impassioned Augusta Planning Board debate

Blue Willow Counseling seeks to open a mental health and substance abuse counseling business at 103 Winthrop St. in Augusta, over the objections of some neighbors.
Published
February 12, 2019

Augusta proposal would ban recreational marijuana sales, processing and growing

City councilors to consider marijuana rules Thursday that include no provisions allowing commercial sales, processing or growing of marijuana.
Published
February 11, 2019

While out on bail, West Gardiner woman charged with drug trafficking

Megan Shockley faces charges of trafficking in cocaine base while she was out on bail for other drug trafficking charges.
Published
February 11, 2019

Bail set for alleged Augusta Big Apple robber

Police say they spotted Jesse Nichols fleeing from the store, with a clerk following behind him.
Published
February 10, 2019

Suspect nabbed while fleeing Augusta store, charged with robbery

Police say the suspect, Jesse D. Nichols, entered Civic Center Drive Big Apple and demanded money.
Published
February 10, 2019

Proposal for addiction, mental health counseling services back before Augusta Planning Board

The owners of Blue Willow Counseling say they are surprised by some neighbors’ opposition and have not had problems at their other offices in Augusta, Lewiston or Portland.
Published
February 10, 2019

Kennebec Journal police log for Feb. 10

Kennebec Journal police log for Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019
Published
February 9, 2019

Maine Pond Hockey Classic players brave wind, cold, pregnancy on ice in Sidney

The sixth annual event was a fundraiser for the Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville.