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
December 10, 2018

Syrian photojournalist shows Augusta gathering the horrors of war

Bassam Khabieh, a Colby College fellow, spoke to a group at Cony High School on Monday about how he hopes his photos can be used to convict war crimes.
Published
December 9, 2018

Wreaths Across America stops for Augusta ‘demonstration of sheer patriotism’

Hundreds attend rally to celebrate, honor veterans in Augusta Civic Center.
Published
December 8, 2018

Computer coding as child’s play at Saturday festival in Augusta

Maine Digital Festival seeks to interest, educate students in computer science and programming.
Published
December 8, 2018

Winthrop home destroyed by early morning fire

Firefighters from several towns assisted Winthrop department to battle the blaze for seven hours in single-digit temperatures.
Published
December 7, 2018

Access granted: Augusta family gets temporary access to home via public works site

City councilors approved an agreement Thursday allowing homeowners to cross city property to their hillside home.
Published
December 7, 2018

Wreaths Across America to make Augusta stop for veterans’ appreciation rally

The free event will welcome the convoy of about a dozen tractor-trailers to the Augusta Civic Center for the first time since the event started in 1992.
Published
December 2, 2018

Augusta councilors, school board members seek to improve relationship

Previous budget seasons have seen rising contention between the groups of elected officials when it comes to approving the annual school budget.
Published
December 2, 2018

Amid snowy winter, helpers emerge to shovel out city’s elderly, disabled

Volunteers, including inmates and police, help shovel the walkways of elderly or disabled residents, who can also get a sand bucket delivered by the city.
Published
November 28, 2018

Augusta family could retain limited access to Boothby Street home

A proposed agreement, which still needs City Council approval, would allow the Poulin family to cross the city’s public works site on a limited basis.
Published
November 26, 2018

Augusta’s River of Trees event brings in $18,600

Money was raised for local organizations during the weekend event, which also showcased the growth of downtown and renovations at the Colonial Theater.