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
June 16, 2018

Fayette voters cut budget but still face projected tax increase

The unavailability of surplus and a reduction in state education funding contributed most to the budget’s growth, officials said.
Published
June 14, 2018

Manchester residents approve ban on new marijuana storefronts

They also made setback requirements for other marijuana-related businesses stricter.
Published
June 14, 2018

Windsor residents increase funding for veterans’ memorial

At the annual Town Meeting Wednesday night, voters approved upping the town’s contribution to a planned veterans memorial from $2,000 to $5,000.
Published
June 13, 2018

Manchester votes to ban plastic bags in retail stores

The vote appears to make Manchester the first capital-area municipality to ban single-use plastic bags in local stores.
Published
June 13, 2018

Augusta approves school budget and charter changes, elects Dumond

Jennifer Dumond was elected to the school board and 6 of 7 charter changes were approved in Tuesday’s election.
Published
June 11, 2018

Windsor residents to consider backhoe, forestry truck purchases at Town Meeting

Voters at the annual meeting Wednesday will consider spending proposals that add up to nearly $1.8 million.
Published
June 11, 2018

Augusta school board to consider approving budget after residents vote

Voters Tuesday will weigh in on a $30.5 million Augusta school budget that city councilors have OK’d after trimming $300,000 from what school board members endorsed.
Published
June 10, 2018

Three-way race for two spots on Windsor Board of Selectmen

Incumbent Ray Bates competing against two challengers.
Published
June 10, 2018

Two compete for Augusta school board at-large spot

Jennifer Dumond and Kevin Lamoreau hope to fill Edward Hastings seat, who was elected as chairman of the board.
Published
June 10, 2018

Charter changes, school budget await Augusta voters

Augusta residents will also be asked whether they approve of the proposed roughly $30.5 million school budget.