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
June 8, 2018

Manchester residents to consider banning plastic bags in Tuesday vote

A town conservation official hopes the proposal passes and that other area communities follow suit to ban plastic bags.
Published
June 7, 2018

Messalonskee graduates thank mentors, hope to make them proud

Alexis Palleschi, salutatorian, said the best way to thank them is to take what they’ve given the graduates, and go even further.
Published
June 6, 2018

Traffic expert touts proposal to convert downtown Augusta to 2-way traffic

City officials cited some residents’ opposition to such a change.
Published
June 5, 2018

Augusta officials eye grant fund to help immigrant children join YMCA programs

Community Development Block Grant funds could allow more low-income new Mainer children to become members of the Augusta-based Y, officials said.
Published
June 3, 2018

Harvard graduate running against a teacher in Democratic primary for House District 88

Chole Maxmin and Alan Plummer looking to represent Chelsea, Jefferson, Whitefield and part of Nobleboro.
Published
June 3, 2018

New floor gives advocates of Augusta’s Colonial Theatre something to build on

The downtown Augusta theater is closer to being safe for small groups of people, which will help fundraising efforts.
Published
May 31, 2018

Augusta City Council approves $62.7 million budget

Property taxes expected to increase 3 percent after $300,000 cut from school spending.
Published
May 30, 2018

Augusta school board stands ground on budget

Members voted unanimously to keep spending plan despite likelihood city councilors will direct them to cut $300,00.
Published
May 25, 2018

Augusta eyes plan to turn historic mill building into cultural hub

A proposal costing some $3 million at the city park envisions space for a heritage center, gallery or museum, a visitors center, a cafe or restaurant, and an addition to the building to provide restrooms.
Published
May 24, 2018

Augusta tax increase shaved down under latest budget proposal

Cuts to spending for snow removal, schools and recreation are under consideration to reduce a tax increase from nearly 7 percent to just under 3 percent.