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 9, 2016

Augusta school board broke law, own rules going into executive session

Kim Martin, chairwoman of the board, said she has sought clarification from the board’s attorney.
Published
June 9, 2016

Two running for one seat on Windsor Board of Selectmen

Allison Whynot and Chris Haiss are running against each other to fill a position being vacated by Jonathan Adams.
Published
June 8, 2016

Drug, alcohol and public complaint policies passed by Augusta school board

The controversial policy says principals may suspend and/or recommend expulsion for students who are in violation.
Published
June 7, 2016

Two running for Manchester Board of Selectmen seat

Newcomer Alex Wright, 19, is taking on Doug Ide, 49, who has served on several town committees for more than a decade.
Published
June 6, 2016

Tobacco rules changes proposed for schools in Augusta

Committee opts to present to school board program of education, counseling and alternative to suspension for first offense.
Published
June 5, 2016

Augusta officials say city’s population not dropping as much as Census estimates

Mayor David Rollins and city administrators said the methodology used in non-Census count years to estimate populations isn’t very accurate at estimating population changes in small municipalities like Augusta and those in most of Maine.
Published
June 5, 2016

Medical marijuana advocates, vendors converge at Augusta Civic Center

Reportedly the largest such show in New England, attendees received advice on advocating for the drug, growing and handling legal issues.
Published
June 4, 2016

Color Dash bring smiles, laughter, rainbow of colors to Augusta

The event was a fundraiser for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Downtown Alliance.
Published
June 2, 2016

Augusta council unanimously OKs seeking grant for police license plate reader

Councilors also backed using grant money to restart the local DARE program, and officials explained how police would use the plate reader technology.
Published
June 2, 2016

Augusta City Council unanimously OKs $58.1 million budget

Property tax rate will increase 2 percent, but most of the city’s homeowners will see a decrease in their tax rate.