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
September 9, 2015

Hallowell hires former Readfield town manager

City councilors voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire Stefan Pakulski, 56, of Wayne, as the new city manager.
Published
September 8, 2015

Augusta council to consider November bond request for streets and sidewalks

The $1.7 million proposed to be borrowed for street and sidewalk projects would be paid back with proceeds from natural gas pipelines and other taxable natural gas infrastructure in the city.
Published
September 4, 2015

Augusta files lawsuit over McGee Construction blast

The city’s lawsuit alleges the blast was too large and exceeded standards of the Augusta Blasting Ordinance, but McGee’s attorney says the company didn’t violate the city ordinance.
Published
August 31, 2015

Fine cut from $7,000 to $250 for Augusta workplace safety violations

City Manager William Bridgeo said Monday 95 percent of the violations cited by the state have been completely remedied and all that have not been fully fixed are in the process of being fixed.
Published
August 31, 2015

New turn lane coming to U.S. Route 202 in Manchester near Augusta line

Maine Department of Transportation officials say a high number of accidents prompted them to add a left turn lane.
Published
August 30, 2015

Windsor Fair is for the birds and the people who love them

Agriculture and animals remain a focus as the annual fair opens Sunday and runs through Labor Day.
Published
August 29, 2015

Belgrade voters OK construction of new Town Office

A bid solicitation for the project, for which voters approved spending up to $1.2 million, is expected to be issued Monday.
Published
August 28, 2015

UMA gets 23 new students in ‘Pay it Forward’ program

Graduates in the school’s 2015 class gave the free college credits to friends and relatives, saving them more than $600.
Published
August 27, 2015

Augusta council trying to modify proposed ordinance on vacant buildings

Councilors looked for ways Thursday to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on owners who maintain their vacant property well.
Published
August 27, 2015

Hallowell bar owners buy prominent property downtown

Owners of the Quarry Tap Room say it makes sense for them to own the lot next door, which has been vacant for decades.