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
July 13, 2016

Augusta officials to ponder regulating yard sales

Matt Nazar, the city’s development director, said the city now has no ordinance that specifically regulates yard and garage sales.
Published
July 12, 2016

Bedbugs discovered at Augusta City Center

City Manager William Bridgeo stressed that City Hall is not infested with the bugs, but the revelation comes following other high-profile incidents of bedbugs in Augusta
Published
July 11, 2016

Augusta school board to consider drug, alcohol, tobacco policies

The policy states that school principals may suspend and/or recommend expulsion of students, prompting some to say the discipline should take place on school grounds.
Published
July 4, 2016

Augusta Rotary Club marks 100 years

Although small in number, the club has helped with many key projects in the city throughout its history.
Published
July 2, 2016

Changing of the city clerks in Augusta

Veteran City Clerk Barbara Wardwell recently retired after 12 years on the job and will be replaced by a Turner woman.
Published
July 1, 2016

New food pantry to help hungry Augusta children

Volunteers with the Augusta Boys and Girls Club will be at Buker Community Center for the summer food program.
Published
June 30, 2016

Developer limits access to Kennebec Arsenal in Augusta after security concerns

Although the parking lot is blocked, the Greenway Trail will remain open to the public, said Tom Niemann, whose North Carolina-based firm bought the property from the state in 2007.
Published
June 29, 2016

Heavy rain falls in central Maine, but much of the area remains dry

Rainfall accumulation in Augusta has been more than 3 inches below normal this year, and officials are urging people to be extra cautious if they use outdoor fires over the holiday weekend.
Published
June 26, 2016

Manchester business developing technology to return military, NASA, gear safely to solid ground

The small business attracts the attention of top clients even though it shares space in a converted farmhouse with a home art studio.
Published
June 24, 2016

Cony track might be named after late ‘phenomenal’ coach in Augusta

Taylor Harmon, who died last October, is recalled by student athletes, parents and officials as a benevolent mentor who deserves to be honored with the school track naming.