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 26, 2017

Work starts in July on Augusta’s Hartford Fire Station

The expansion will more than double the size of the station, which sits prominently on a hill looking down on the city’s downtown.
Published
June 23, 2017

Augusta demonstrators urge Collins to reject Senate Republicans’ health care bill

Outside the federal building, local residents talked about their need for health care and their concerns about losing the coverage they have.
Published
June 22, 2017

Ever wanted to paint a mural? Get your chance Saturday in downtown Augusta

A Winthrop artist will turn his paint brushes over to children and adults to fill in his drawing on a wall between Water and Front streets.
Published
June 18, 2017

Dresden residents approve switch of ambulance services, from Gardiner to Wiscasset at Town Meeting

Biggest difference between the two services is Wiscasset won’t charge Dresden for residents who use the service but don’t pay, or whose insurance doesn’t pay, the fees.
Published
June 18, 2017

Police have interviewed alleged shooter in Chelsea man’s death

Spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety said the alleged shooter is not currently considered a ‘suspect’ because it has not been determined a crime occurred.
Published
June 18, 2017

Augusta signs city manager to 3-year contract renewal

William Bridgeo has managed the city for 19 years and plans to stick around for at least three more.
Published
June 17, 2017

Fayette residents approve town, school budgets, ban recreational marijuana businesses

The Town Meeting featured debate over whether to seek more from taxpayers, surplus or reserve accounts.
Published
June 17, 2017

Up to $1 million approved to build new fire station in Farmingdale

Town voters approved the project even though its planners haven’t picked a site for new station yet.
Published
June 16, 2017

Augusta to acquire run-down apartment buildings on State, Bridge streets

City Manager William Bridgeo recommended acquiring both of them to try to improve the properties themselves, as well as the neighborhoods that surround them.
Published
June 15, 2017

Marijuana rules approved at Manchester Town Meeting

Voters at Town Meeting also approved an $1.8 million town budget.