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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PublishedMarch 24, 2018
Washington voters approve marijuana moratorium 1 year after rejecting it
Voters also aproved a proposal that the town take control of the last independently owned cemetery in Washington.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2018
Two-way downtown Augusta traffic possible, but officials worry it could hinder firetrucks, plows
A proposal city officials are considering probably would result in the loss of at least 12 parking spaces.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2018
Augusta school board approves $30.8 million budget in split vote
Opponents cited the amount of increase and the need for more time to consider the proposal as reasons to vote against it.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2018
One way or two: Augusta councilors to discuss downtown traffic flow
A traffic study determined it is possible to convert the one-way section of downtown Water Street in Augusta, between Bridge and Winthrop streets, to two-way traffic.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2018
Augusta students to have longer school days to make up for snow days
The Cony school year will also be extended by four days.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2018
Hallowell police still searching for truck driver who plowed into light pole, broke window
Police Chief Eric Nason said the Thursday morning incident probably caused $6,000 to $7,000 worth of damage to city and private property.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2018
Augusta nonprofit group plans homeless shelter expansion amid rising need for families
Shelter officials say they’ve had to turn people away in recent years, so they’re proposing to add 14 beds to an existing 26-bed building off Hospital Street.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2018
Study proposing two-way traffic in downtown Augusta splits merchants
A loss of parking, traffic safety is cited by opponents, while supporters say it will help in the effort to revitalize downtown and attract more people.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2018
Augusta councilors, lawmakers leery of proposed treatment center near arsenal property
A North Carolina entrepreneur who founded a similar operation in that state proposes to partner with the arsenal property developer to benefit both sites.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2018
Addiction treatment facility for veterans proposed at Augusta riverside property
The project could take place on land now owned by the state, adjacent to the vacant Kennebec Arsenal.
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