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
May 7, 2016

Tribute paid to late Augusta ‘woman of the world’

A celebration of life honored Dawn Habash, who was killed last year by the massive earthquake in Nepal
Published
May 7, 2016

Pair arrested, linked to April 25 pharmacy robbery in South China

The suspects, both Monmouth residents, also are charged in connection with a May 5 pharmacy robbery in Lewiston.
Published
May 5, 2016

Augusta council OKs emergency bedbug measure

The temporary ordinance, which drew criticism for holding landlords chiefly responsible for dealing with infestations, lasts 60 days and is likely to be replaced by a permanent ordinance.
Published
May 3, 2016

Bedbug infestation reported in Augusta boarding houses

The problem has prompted a proposed emergency ordinance that Augusta City Council will consider on Thursday.
Published
May 2, 2016

Messalonskee students release Atlantic salmon into Bond Brook in Augusta

Conservation groups worked with the students to help them understand the salmon life cycle and the long odds of survival.
Published
May 1, 2016

New Maine National Guard headquarters taking shape in Augusta

A new, four-way intersection will also be built on Civic Center Drive as part of the project.
Published
April 30, 2016

Cedar posts removed from Old Fort Western in Augusta now for sale

Rather than haul the old posts off to the Hatch Hill landfill or chip them up into compost, they’re being put up for sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the fort.
Published
April 29, 2016

Augusta’s Chief Gregoire pitches new drug officer position to council

The position would help in the city’s fight against a growing opiate abuse epidemic by adding a prevention and education aspect to the multi-pronged effort to fight drug abuse, Chief Robert Gregoire said.
Published
April 28, 2016

Augusta city councilors, school officials debate school funding

The City Council might seek a reduction of the proposed school budget’s demand on taxpayers, which is about $300,000 larger than the top budget figure municipal leaders had said was acceptable.
Published
April 26, 2016

Augusta to consider seeking grant funds for drug education officer

The additional officer, if approved, would join the fight against an ongoing opiate abuse crisis.