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 15, 2015

Pittston family escapes kitchen fire unharmed

Homeowner’s quick thinking at 3 a.m. and a 4-year-old’s fire prevention lesson contribute to a safe ending.
Published
November 14, 2015

UMA professor confirms family she knows in Paris is safe

Chelsea Ray worries about the effects terrorist violence may have on France.
Published
November 14, 2015

Augusta’s Mount Vernon Avenue one-way restriction expected to end Friday

A local business owner says with the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to get the road back open for more traffic.
Published
November 12, 2015

Property Maintenance Ordinance proposal questioned in Augusta

The proposed ordinance would require property owners to keep their properties safe, clean and sanitary.
Published
November 11, 2015

Old Fort Western march in Augusta part of local Veterans Day ceremonies

After the march to Riverside Cemetery and back to the fort, the U.S. flag, with 13 stars symbolizing the 13 colonies at the time of the Revolution, was raised on a flagpole above the fort’s riverside blockhouse.
Published
November 10, 2015

Augusta council to weigh sweeping property maintenance rules

The ordinance was written partly in response to residents’ complaints about neighboring property being allowed to deteriorate or accumulate trash and other debris.
Published
November 10, 2015

Togus director announces more staff, expansions of veterans’ care

Togus Director Ryan Lilly said some of the new hires for mental health services come in response to a federal watchdog report that linked the hospital to ‘nationwide systematic problems’ of delayed appointments or other problems.
Published
November 9, 2015

Augusta schools seek help for long-term plan

It has been about 15 years since Augusta last put together a long-term strategic plan for its schools.
Published
November 3, 2015

Augusta voters approve $1.7 million bond for street improvements

Residents voted 1,708-524 to approve the local bond proposal.
Published
November 3, 2015

Cusick takes Augusta Ward 3 Board of Education seat

The Ward 3 Board of Education race was the only contested local race in Augusta on Election Day.