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
March 17, 2015

Future of property on Augusta’s Capitol Street debated

After a Lewiston developer suggested building a hotel there, others think Augusta should regulate the site, not the state’s Capitol Planning Commission.
Published
March 15, 2015

Vienna voters increase funds to pay legal fees

The additional funds will help in dealing with a lawsuit that is pending over an Appeals Board decision over a cellular phone tower.
Published
March 15, 2015

When it comes to cats and cat shows, temperament is key

Cats slink, play and sometimes run away at NauTICAts cat club show in Augusta.
Published
March 14, 2015

Rome approves cellphone tower ordinance

Residents also appropriated $50,000 more to defend the town against a lawsuit generated by its rejection of a cellphone tower project.
Published
March 14, 2015

Augusta would take big hit under proposed excise tax bill

It’s round two in a battle fought last year at the State House in which Augusta could lose up to $250,000 a year in revenue.
Published
March 12, 2015

Augusta’s energy future well lit by economic projects

A waste-to-energy proposal under consideration adds another possibility to a list of energy projects that already pay for themselves.
Published
March 11, 2015

Leasing technology may preclude more cuts in Augusta school budget

School officials may have the means to save programs on the chopping block by spreading the lease of technology over five years.
Published
March 10, 2015

Augusta council to consider action on Perham Street changes

Parking is needed for the new $57 million Capital Judicial Center, which houses the functions of the Augusta District Court, Kennebec County Superior Court and family court.
Published
March 9, 2015

Middle school sports, teachers could be cut in Augusta budget

School board members are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss cuts recommended by administrators to close a potential gap of $331,000.
Published
March 9, 2015

Charlie’s Subaru looks to expand car lot in Augusta

Already several new Subarus, as well as other vehicles, are parked on the lot proposed for expansion at 480 Western Ave.