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.

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Published
April 2, 2016

Cub Scouts on a roll at Pinewood Derby in Augusta

About 500 Scouts and family members gather for a district racing competition involving 7-inch cars the Scouts designed and built with some help from their parents.
Published
April 1, 2016

Proposed $58.1 million Augusta budget would increase taxes by 4.24 percent

Proposal provides starting point for Augusta City Council to balance spending needs with tax burden.
Published
April 1, 2016

State rejects all proposals for new office space in Augusta

The bids, received from three entities, did not save the state money, a state official said.
Published
March 31, 2016

Augusta to proceed with historic district ordinance

City Council to move ahead with ordinance that will create board that will determine district lines.
Published
March 31, 2016

Attorney for Justin Pillsbury, convicted of Augusta murder, files for new trial

While the defense attorney alleges there were racial overtones used in court, the prosecutor said he was referring to jealousy, not race, when he called Pillsbury a ‘green-eyed monster.’
Published
March 29, 2016

Proposed Augusta Historic District includes properties not likely to meet federal standards

City Council on Thursday will discuss how to move forward with at least part of the proposed district.
Published
March 28, 2016

Augusta forum on Wednesday to plan campaign to combat opiate abuse crisis

Following opening remarks from Fred White, a psychologist and organizer, participants will break into any of six different community action teams, each focusing on a different aspect of the problem.
Published
March 25, 2016

Rabies case in Augusta prompts early warning to be wary

A milder winter means animals are out earlier, increasing the chances of rabies-infected wildlife coming into contact with people, officials said.
Published
March 24, 2016

Augusta councilors warily praise property maintenance measure

Some expressed concern about how property owners might be affected by details of the proposed ordinance, which is likely to get a first reading next Thursday.
Published
March 24, 2016

Police arrest three in Augusta drug case

The arrests occurred in a Mount Vernon Avenue apartment where police found heroin and cocaine and where children were present.