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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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Augusta Food Bank closes after water seeps into new building
The food bank, which moved into the new location on Mount Vernon Avenue last month, planned to reopen for distribution on Tuesday following building repairs.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2018
After powerful blizzard, central Mainers dig out while bracing for subzero cold
Arctic air is coming up behind the powerful nor’easter that swept across the state on Thursday.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2018
Part of Interstate 95 in Augusta to close for Exit 109 overpass work
Traffic will be detoured onto local roads, then back onto Interstate 95, for two nights this weekend unless weather forces a delay, officials say.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2018
Augusta council, school board swearing-in called off by snowstorm
The city clerk will swear officials in at their convenience now that the ceremony has been canceled because of the storm.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2018
Controversial Augusta housing project approved
Twenty-nine rental units are expected to be built on a portion of a former mill site.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2017
Torn-down Augusta buildings could pave way for sale, tax roll additions
The city this fall had dilapidated buildings on abutting lots at 11 State St. and 15 Morton Place torn down and now is looking to sell the lots.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2017
Despite deep freeze, work continues across central Maine
Many outside workers dressed in layers to combat the cold temperature that is blanketing the region.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
Augusta sewer tank gets redesign amid visual worries
New renderings of the 1-million-gallon tank planned along Augusta’s riverfront have allayed concerns some people initially had with the project, official say.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2017
After fresh bout of storms, central Maine awaits another one Monday
Weather forecasters say Sunday and Tuesday are the best days for travel.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2017
Funding to expand gas collection at Hatch Hill landfill approved
Augusta plans to convert landfill gas into electricity in the proposed new system.
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