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
March 22, 2017

$29.2 million school budget approved in Augusta

The proposal, though less than the current year’s budget, would require more money from local taxpayers.
Published
March 21, 2017

Augusta councilors to consider ordinance changes for religious uses

Previous city efforts to alter zoning rules have been controversial.
Published
March 20, 2017

Monmouth students interview veterans for Masks of War art project

Student assignment involved both research and art in sharing local veterans’ service experiences.
Published
March 20, 2017

Proposed $29.2 million Augusta school budget up for board vote Wednesday

Some positions cut in the superintendent’s initial budget proposal have been restored in latest budget.
Published
March 19, 2017

Whitefield residents approve town office renovations

Annual Town Meeting voters approve a $1.1 million municipal budget.
Published
March 19, 2017

Augusta forum ponders how seniors will get around when they can no longer drive

Volunteer driver networks could help Mainers stay in their homes and communities.
Published
March 18, 2017

West Gardiner to get website, allows liquor sales, bans recreational marijuana businesses

Town Meeting voters also re-elected veteran Selectman Mert Hickey on Saturday.
Published
March 18, 2017

Pittston residents talk trash at Town Meeting

Meeting participants approved a proposal to rejoin the Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta.
Published
March 17, 2017

Stormwater rate increase would drain Augusta of more than $185,000 a year

A proposed utility district rate increase would increase most city homeowners’ bills by $1.13 a month.
Published
March 16, 2017

Augusta to take Howard Hill property despite concerns of future financial obligation

The agreement among the state, the city and the Kennebec Land Trust could commit the city to spend money to comply with future state regulations.