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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PublishedAugust 25, 2017
More kids, teens and books circulating at Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library
In the year since the library reopened after a major expansion, people are staying longer, lingering to read and taking part in expanded library programs.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2017
Augusta Elks to provide free school supplies on Saturday
The back to school giveaway is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Augusta Elks Lodge at 397 Civic Center Drive.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2017
Augusta Planning Board hopes for modifications to Capitol Street office buildings
Although the board voted late Tuesday to approve the plan, critics say it still doesn’t blend into the surrounding state buildings.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2017
Augusta board OKs plans for offices near State House despite design, financial concerns
The project developer told the Planning Board before its vote that financing for the project is ‘fragile.’
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PublishedAugust 20, 2017
Augusta’s new, $1 million firetruck is broken
The ladder truck is in Connecticut for repairs, which won’t cost the city any money because it is still under warranty.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2017
Contested Augusta City Council race on the ballot in November
But no one filed papers to run for the Ward 2 school board seat, city officials said.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2017
Augusta to consider donating gravel to Togus Pond site of proposed fishway
The gravel will help improve access to the site which may eventually include a way for alewives to get around the dam.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2017
Crowd at Augusta vigil takes stand against hate in wake of violence in Charlottesville
Singing songs and chanting, the Vigil Against Hate took aim at the violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2017
No cow chips fall at Winthrop Cow Chip Challenge fundraiser
The likelihood of severe weather prompted organizers to call off the cow’s participation, and a fundraising raffle was held instead.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2017
Animals, farmers and their fans convene at Monmouth Fair
A border collie became so overheated that when her owner told her to take a water break, she dove into the water instead of drinking from it.
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