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
November 8, 2016

Hastings re-elected to Augusta Board of Education

He defeated Holly Kiidli by a vote total of 2,823 to 2,666, according to unofficial results.
Published
November 8, 2016

O’Brien, Wilson, Elliott win Augusta council seats

O’Brien believes his past council experience will be helpful, especially as three current councilors, Patrick Paradis, Cecil Munson and Dale McCormick, are coming off the board.
Published
November 8, 2016

Augusta bonds, including $6 million for fire station expansion, approved

Voters also favored borrowing $1.3 million for street and sidewalk improvements, by a vote of 4,023-2,156.
Published
November 7, 2016

Blasting companies resist proposed Augusta ordinance change

The proposal comes in response both to ongoing complaints from residents of the Grandview neighborhood and a city official describing a blast he observed from inside a home as startling and alarming.
Published
November 1, 2016

Blasting problems in Augusta pit resurface

City officials propose lowering standards to 15 percent of what is allowed now in response to complaints from neighbors and an observation by a city official.
Published
October 30, 2016

Augusta may limit yard sales to three days

Council proposal targets never-ending sales.
Published
October 30, 2016

Augusta voters to decide on fire station, street work proposals

Ballot questions to borrow $6 million for fire station expansion, $1.3 million for street and sidewalk work, go to Augusta voters.
Published
October 27, 2016

Augusta councilors express concern about zoning changes’ effect on churches’ ability to serve

The council will take up the issue again on Thursday next week.
Published
October 27, 2016

Two seek Augusta Board of Education at-large spot

Incumbent Ed Hastings is seeking re-election, and substance abuse coordinator Holly Kiidli hopes to replace him.
Published
October 26, 2016

Trump tops Clinton in Maine Student Mock Elections

Whether for Trump or Clinton, the students say they aren’t letting the heated election season come between them.