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
August 25, 2015

Augusta code enforcement shuts down prominent Water Street building

The three businesses in the building — including Gagliano’s Italian Bistro — will not be allowed to serve any customers because of concerns about electrical and sprinkler systems.
Published
August 25, 2015

Augusta streets and sidewalks might get upgrades funded by natural gas taxes

A $4.1 million capital improvement plan going to city councilors Thursday for discussion proposes to ask voters to approve borrowing nearly $1.7 million for street improvements in Augusta.
Published
August 25, 2015

Two seek Augusta Board of Education seat

In the race for mayor, David Rollins is unchallenged on the November ballot.
Published
August 22, 2015

Samantha Smith, Manchester’s messenger of peace, to be featured in Maine State Museum exhibit

Samantha Smith, who traveled to the Soviet Union in the midst of the Cold War, died Aug. 25, 1985, in a plane crash.
Published
August 21, 2015

Augusta council critical of proposed vacant building ordinance

Local real estate broker Kevin Judkins warned of unintended consequences, including concern that residential property owners — rather than big banks — could be hurt by it.
Published
August 20, 2015

Augusta council votes to extend single-sort recycling

The council decided unanimously to accept City Manager William Bridgeo’s recommendation to continue the drop-off recycling program for another five years.
Published
August 20, 2015

Kennebec Savings Bank tears down Chapel Street house

The bank considered alternatives but decided to demolish the building even though a city committee considered it historic.
Published
August 19, 2015

Augusta council to vote on extending recycling program

A six-month trial of single-sort recycling expires this month and the city manager recommends the program be extended.
Published
August 18, 2015

Augusta eyes vacant building registry to crack down on problems

The proposed new ordinance would require the owners of vacant properties to obtain a vacant building registration permit from the city and pay a fee.
Published
August 18, 2015

Former Augusta middle school building deemed historic

The national designation is needed to help bring federal funding for an Augusta Housing Authority project to convert it to senior housing.