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 24, 2018
Augusta Elks seek bigger collection of school supplies for giveaway after last year’s demand
Elks officials say many families were turned away empty-handed after an overwhelming number of people showed up for a free school supply giveaway last year.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2018
Union: Public safety at risk over Augusta dispatcher shortage
The dispatch center, which also handles calls for the southern portion of the state, is down to only 12 dispatchers out of 35 positions allocated there, officials said.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2018
Old Hallowell Day gets down for parade, live music amid construction
Participants in the annual parade had some fun in recognition of the ‘Down with the Crown’ construction project currently underway in the heart of downtown.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Augusta councilors approve 2-way traffic downtown
Water Street through the core of downtown Augusta has been one-way since 1945; changing it to two-way also is subject to state approval.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2018
As Augusta nears two-way traffic vote, dividing lines come in focus
Concerns over traffic congestion in Augusta’s Water Street area are up against a drive for downtown revitalization efforts.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2018
Influx of arts, events in downtown Augusta signals new push for activity
Officials hope to draw more people downtown with riverfront concerts and other events, a new outdoor movie night, a growing number of large colorful murals and 6 new pieces of metal sculpture.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2018
Food trucks serving state workers on Augusta east campus
The new food trucks are open to passersby, but their main target audience is the roughly 750-strong state workforce on the site.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2018
Experts say grubs infesting Augusta grass can be overcome
The City Council was told a combination of pesticides, alternate grass varieties and other techniques can solve the problem that has turned many of the city’s formerly green spaces brown.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
Beetle grubs leaving Augusta grassless
City officials are weighing how to attack the problem, which is affecting parks, cemeteries, major intersections and public grounds.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2018
Father Frank reached outside of St. Michael Catholic Parish to help those in need
The Rev. Francis Morin, who just retired as administrator, says he just followed and shared the Gospel.
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